Operation Anvil | |
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Anvil Husky Pup test chamber 1.
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Information | |
Country | United States |
Test site | NTS Area 12, Rainier Mesa; NTS Area 19, 20, Pahute Mesa; NTS, Areas 1-4, 6-10, Yucca Flat |
Period | 1975-1976 |
Number of tests | 21 |
Test type | underground shaft, underground tunnel |
Max. yield | 1 megatonne of TNT (4.2 PJ) |
Navigation | |
Previous test series | Operation Bedrock |
Next test series | Operation Fulcrum |
Operation Anvil was a series of 21 nuclear tests conducted by the United States in 1975-1976 at the Nevada Test Site. These tests followed the Operation Bedrock series and preceded the Operation Fulcrum series.