The American Military Industrial Complex referred to the Ministry of Defense The first serial sample of the modernized atomic bomb B61-12, which for half a century is in service with the United States, transfers RIA news with reference to National Nuclear Security Management.
It is noted that modernization prolongs the life cycle of the ammunition at least 20 years, which allows it to be used from existing and promising aviation platforms. According to a press release, an ammunition was significantly reduced during modernization, but the increase in accuracy due to the use of the new tail part has retained its tactical and technical characteristics.
b61-12 can be used in free and corrected modes from the B2 strategic bomber, fighters-bombers F-15, F-16, PA-200 “Tornado”, as well as “future aircraft platforms F-35, B-21, F / A-18F. “