W78/88-1 Life Extension Program
Abstract
The W78/88-1 Life Extension Program (3097) is an effort to conduct the Navy portion of a DoD/DOE Nuclear Weapons Council initiated Phase 6.2/6.2A investigation of design options and associated feasibility and cost study for a life extension of the Air Force W78 Reentry Vehicle and Navy W88 Reentry Body. The study will evaluate options and select a preferred solution(s) for a common NEP, including improved safety capabilities, which could be integrated into both the W78 and W88 platforms. In addition the study will conduct a cost study for a refurbishment life extension of the current W88 design.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 3097_0101221N_7_1319_PB_2016
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