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eddie · 03-09-12, 10:48 AM

It is a real bomb, Air Force has been working to get better bunker busters for a few years now. Not sure how well it works, not a scientist. But the newer ones being worked on now, are half the size of this bomb, and will be rocket powered. Should have enough kinetic energy then!
I would wonder about the power of the shockwave from this 15 ton bomb, the warhead is 2.4 tons.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massive...nce_Penetrator

03-09-12, 10:48 AM	#5
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	It is a real bomb, Air Force has been working to get better bunker busters for a few years now. Not sure how well it works, not a scientist. But the newer ones being worked on now, are half the size of this bomb, and will be rocket powered. Should have enough kinetic energy then! I would wonder about the power of the shockwave from this 15 ton bomb, the warhead is 2.4 tons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massive...nce_Penetrator __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone