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Comment by GemesAS

Pit production is likely the rate limiting factor.

We disassembled a bunch of AFAPs so have a lot of weapons grade plutonium around. But Pu is nasty to work with & Rocky Flats--the previous pit production facility--closed down years ago. Pit production moved to Los Alamos but it is at a much reduced capability.

Also, Pantex--where nuclear weapons are assembled--isn't exactly the model for speed & efficiency.

parent GemesAS 2 years ago

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