W42 (nuclear warhead)
= W42 (nuclear warhead)
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The W42 is a type of thermonuclear (hydrogen) warhead that was developed by the United States during the Cold War. It was designed for use in the Pershing II tactical ballistic missile system, which was deployed in Europe during the 1980s. The W42 warhead has a yield of approximately 0.5 to 100 kilotons, making it a versatile weapon in terms of its destructive power.