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Makes you wonder what the efficacy of a dirty bomb which makes the surface of the earth uninhabitable with cobalt isotopes would be to nuclear deterrence.
by __turbobrew__ 3y ago
Makes you wonder what the efficacy of a dirty bomb which makes the surface of the earth uninhabitable with cobalt isotopes would be to nuclear deterrence.
- arethuza 3y agoI believe the important bit is to let your enemy know that you have such a weapon and not wait until the Party Conference to share your surprise.
- godelski 3y ago> the efficacy of a dirty bomb Surprisingly low. Dirty bombs are much more bang than they are sting. Definitely would leave people with cancer, but exceptionally short range and most would be the manufacturers. It's difficult to get enough radioactive material and distribute is in a large enough area with a conventional weapon (talking terrorist size not MOAB). There is a reason why despite a lot of missing USSR nuclear material no dirty bomb has ever been set off. Great tool of fear, but not as effective at harm. Not saying it is safe, but rather not as deadly as you might presume. It's also just significantly harder to manufacture, very high risk, expensive, and makes it far easier for you to get caught before detonating the device. That also contributes to their lack of use.