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The MK-17, developed in the early 1950s, was the first hydrogen bomb to be deployed by the U.S. military, marking a significant advancement in nuclear weaponry.
Weighing approximately 21 tons, the MK-17 was one of the heaviest nuclear bombs ever built, requiring specially modified aircraft for deployment.
Albuquerque was a key location for the storage and maintenance of nuclear weapons during the Cold War, including the MK-17.
The explosive yield of the MK-17 was equivalent to 10 million tons of TNT, making it one of the most powerful bombs of its time.
The MK-17 was phased out in favor of more advanced and efficient nuclear weapons as technology progressed.
