Operation Flintlock (nuclear test)

The United States's Flintlock nuclear test series was a group of 47 nuclear tests conducted in 1965–1966. These tests followed the Operation Whetstone series and preceded the Operation Latchkey series.

See also: List of nuclear weapons tests of the United States

Operation Flintlock
Flintlock Long Shot, 80kt.
Information
CountryUnited States
Test site
  • Amchitka Island, Alaska
  • NTS Area 12, Rainier Mesa
  • NTS Area 15
  • NTS Area 16, Shoshone Mountain
  • NTS Area 19, 20, Pahute Mesa
  • NTS Areas 5, 11, Frenchman Flat
  • NTS, Areas 1–4, 6–10, Yucca Flat
Period1965–1966
Number of tests47
Test typeunderground shaft, tunnel
Max. yield365 kilotonnes of TNT (1,530 TJ)
Test series chronology
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