![]() Pythagoras (at least his theorem) says that's about 502m away, so that is the number I am going to use as "the distance" from the nuclear explosion. That "Abrams" tank is 50m below and 500m as measured on the ground. Numbers are sexy, especially when it comes to nuclear attacks and radii of total and utter destruction! Note: As the hard-science tag is meant to indicate, feel free to persuade me with numbers, if so inclined. Would the crew survive? If not, what would be the minimum distance to give the tank crew some sort of fighting chance? If yes, how much closer can the detonation take place? Alternatively, could some modification be made to the tank to dramatically increase survivability against atomics? The tank is on, sealed, and facing towards the blast. Let's start by assuming a standard Teller-Ulam design, say a W70 warhead set for about 15kt TNT equivalent yield, similar to the Hiroshima bomb.Īs an initial set up, set the detonation point 50 meters above ground at about 500 meters from the tank. In the red corner, a top of the line Main Battle Tank, you can have your pick, but let's say a tricked out M-1A2 'Abrams' with a full Nuclear-Bio-Chem Protection kit. ![]() See the tag description for more information. ![]() Answers that do not satisfy this requirement might be removed. All answers to this question should be backed up by equations, empirical evidence, scientific papers, other citations, etc. ![]()
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