Project 56 (nuclear test)
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Operation Project 56[1] was a series of 4 nuclear tests conducted by the United States in 1955–1956 at the Nevada Test Site. These tests followed the Operation Wigwam series and preceded the Operation Redwing series.
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Country | United States |
Test site | NTS, Areas 1–4, 6–10, Yucca Flat |
Period | 1955–1956 |
Number of tests | 4 |
Test type | dry surface |
Max. yield | 10 tonnes of TNT (42 GJ) |
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