Can you survive a nuke in a tank?

Can you survive a nuke in a tank?

Obviously, no tank could survive at ground zero of a nuclear bomb, but it would be possible for a tank to survive the blast near the borders of the area affected. An atomic bomb’s blast is more powerful, but it’s spread out over the entire hull and turret.

How far from a nuclear blast is survivable?

Death is highly likely and radiation poisoning is almost certain if one is caught in the open with no terrain or building masking effects within a radius of 0–3 km from a 1 megaton airburst, and the 50\% chance of death from the blast extends out to ~8 km from the same 1 megaton atmospheric explosion.

What can survive a direct nuclear blast?

Blast shelters provide the most protection, but not even they can survive a direct hit from a nuclear bomb. Once you survive the initial blast, you’re going to want as much dense material — concrete, bricks, lead, or even books — between you and the radiation as possible.

Can you survive a nuclear blast underwater?

Originally Answered: Can you survive a nuclear blast by hiding underwater? Nope. Water, being incompressible, propagates a blast wave much more readily than air. Water would provide more protection from radiation but much less protection from a blast.

Can a tank survive a RPG?

Since most of the readily available RPG-7 rounds cannot penetrate M1 Abrams tank armor from almost any angle, it is primarily effective against soft-skinned or lightly armored vehicles, and infantry.

How deep does a bunker have to be to survive a nuke?

For example, an earth penetrating weapon using the 1.2 megaton B83 warhead—the highest yield weapon in the U.S. nuclear stockpile—could crush underground bunkers to a depth of about 1000 feet. Deeper bunkers can be constructed with modern tunneling equipment, and are essentially invulnerable to nuclear attack.

Would a refrigerator protect you from a nuclear blast?

A refrigerator would protect you from thermal flash, from the overpressure of the blast wave, and to some extent from the prompt radiation released by the fireball. However all of this is predicated on your being far away enough that you aren’t incinerated or pulped by the explosion.

Can roaches survive a nuclear blast?

There are 4,600 species of cockroaches – and only a small percentage of them – around 30 species – exhibit pest-like behaviour, but it’s safe to say that any species of cockroach would not be able to survive a direct nuclear bomb blast; if the radiation doesn’t get them, the heat and impact will.

How far away can a human survive a blast wave?

If you play with the Kingerly-Bulmash equation, you will notice that a human can survive the blast wave from about 3km away. Obviously, a tank can get closer]

Could a tank survive a blast of 46 cm?

This is because the tank is so massive and has such a good grip on the ground. (Once again, I should say that the 46 cm is from the initial blast, not the total blast wave, which may push it a little further.) It seems the tank, under these conditions, will likely survive, but the occupants will not.

What are the effects of a Nuclear Blast on humans?

The effects on a person from a nuclear blast will depend on the size of the bomb and the distance the person is from the explosion. However, a nuclear blast would likely cause great destruction, death, and injury, and have a wide area of impact.

How far away can you be from a nuclear explosion?

Heat is an issue for those closer to the blast. Mild, first degree burns can occur up to 11 km (6.8 miles) away, and third degree burns – the kind that destroy and blister skin tissue – could affect anyone up to 8 km (5 miles) away.