In comparison, the B83 nuclear bomb has a maximum yield of 1.2 megatons, or 1,200 kilotons. The combination of accuracy and low-yield characterizes the B61-12 as the most usable nuclear bomb ...

For perspective, the Hiroshima bomb had a yield of 15 kilotons, while the B83 can be up to 80 times more powerful. Below is a ranking of the main American nuclear bombs, organized by their power ...