TN 70

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The TN 70 is a

thermonuclear warhead which was used on submarine-launched ballistic missiles in Redoutable class
ballistic missile submarines.

It has a yield of 150 kt.

Entering service in 1985 on

M4-B ballistic missiles, it was replaced from 1987 by the TN 71
.

There were 96 operational TN 70 warheads before its replacement in 1987 but none remaining by 1997, at which time it was withdrawn from service.

See also

  • force de frappe
  • FOST
  • nuclear tests by France
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