Operation Latchkey | |
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Information | |
Country | United States |
Test site |
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Period | 1966-1967 |
Number of tests | 38 |
Test type | underground shaft, underground tunnel |
Max. yield | 870 kilotonnes of TNT (3,600 TJ) |
Test series chronology | |
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Operation Latchkey was a series of 38 nuclear tests conducted by the United States in 1966-1967 at the Nevada Test Site. These tests followed the Operation Flintlock (nuclear test) series and preceded the Operation Crosstie series.