Project 56 (nuclear test)

Project 56 (nuclear test)
Information
CountryUnited States
Test siteNTS, Areas 1–4, 6–10, Yucca Flat
Period1955–1956
Number of tests4
Test typedry surface
Max. yield10 tonnes of TNT (42 GJ)
Test series chronology

Operation Project 56 was a series of 4 nuclear tests conducted by the United States in 1955–1956 at the Nevada Test Site. These tests followed the Operation Wigram series and preceded the Operation Redwing series.

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