Inert nuclear gravity bomb tested on F-16C

A U.S. Air Force F-16C dropped an inert B61-12 during a development flight test by the 422nd Flight Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on 14 March 2017. The test is part of a life-extension program for the bomb to improve its safety, security, and reliability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brandi Hansen) 
April 28, 2017

A U.S. Air Force F-16C dropped an inert B61-12 during a development flight test by the 422nd Flight Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on 14 March 2017. The test is part of a life-extension program for the bomb to improve its safety, security, and reliability.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brandi Hansen)

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