It is estimated that there are currently around 13,400 nuclear warheads in the world, with a total explosive yield of approximately 4,000 megatons. These warheads are owned by various countries such as the United States, Russia, China, and others.
B53 nuclear bomb is nine megatons No public data is out on how large the largest megaton nuke really is but there are claims and reports that it is over 100 megatons.
Currently 9 countries possess nuclear weapons; The United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, Israel, India, Pakistan and North Korea.
It is estimated that Russia has enough nuclear weapons to destroy the Earth multiple times over. A nuclear war involving Russia's full arsenal could lead to catastrophic global consequences, including nuclear winter and widespread destruction.
I do not have accurate figures on the number of nuclear weapons in Russia's military stockpile. Nuclear armament is a sensitive topic, so most nations do not publicly disclose exact details about their nuclear arsenals.
Actually Russia now has 500 to 1000 more nuclear weapons than the USA due to limits set in the START treaty and they are higher yield, based on the fact that their ICBMs are less accurate than US ICBMs.
Countries with nuclear power include the United States, France, China, Russia, and South Korea. Many other countries also have operational nuclear power plants, with the total number of countries relying on nuclear power for electricity generation being around 30.
'Arms race' was the 'race' between America and Soviet Russia to develop as many nuclear weapons as possible.
According to reliable estimates as of 2024, the nuclear stockpiles of the United States and Russia are as follows: Russia: Maintains the world's largest stockpile, estimated to be around 5,580 nuclear warheads. United States: Possesses an estimated 5,044 nuclear warheads. It is crucial to note that these figures are based on expert estimations, as the precise number of operational nuclear weapons remains classified information for both nations. Regardless of the exact figures, both countries possess enough nuclear weapons to cause catastrophic global devastation.
Only nine countries have confirmed nuclear weapons: United States, Russia (and several former USSR countries), United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel. All of these have conducted known nuclear tests except for Israel. All other countries of the world do not have known nuclear weapons. To see a breakdown of how many weapons each of these countries is believed to have, see the "related links" below.
Both the US and Russia possess powerful nuclear arsenals, each with a diverse range of delivery systems and warhead types. It is challenging to compare the strength of their nuclear weapons directly due to differences in capabilities and strategic doctrines. However, both countries have the capacity to inflict catastrophic damage in a nuclear conflict.
there are many harmful causes of nuclear weapons because whole hiroshima was destroyed of it