Operation Sunbeam
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Operation Sunbeam[1] was a series of four nuclear tests conducted at the United States of America's Nevada Test Site. Operation Sunbeam tested a number of small, "tactical" nuclear warheads. Most notable of these was the Davy Crockett.
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Davy Crockett on launcher
The most notable milestone of Operation Sunbeam was that it was the last nuclear test series conducted in the atmosphere by the United States. Since Operation Sunbeam, specifically the Little Feller 1 test of the Davy Crocket, all US nuclear tests have been carried out underground in accordance with the Partial Test Ban Treaty.
The individual blasts were:
| Name | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|
| LITTLE FELLER II | July 7 | < 20 kilotons |
| JOHNNIE BOY | July 11 | 0.5 kt fission |
| SMALL BOY | July 14 | < 20 kilotons |
| LITTLE FELLER I | July 17 | < 20 kilotons |
