MUSEUM OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

DENVER, CO

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The Museum of Computer Technology is located in Denver, Colorado, and is a dedicated institution that showcases the history and evolution of computing technology. The museum has a vast collection of exhibits and artifacts that provide visitors with an in-depth understanding of the development of computers through the ages.

The exhibits at the Museum of Computer Technology include displays of early computing devices such as mechanical calculators, punch card machines, and early mainframe computers. Visitors can also see the progression of computing technology through the introduction of personal computers, laptops, and tablets.

The museum's collection also includes historic software, programming languages, and networking components, along with a range of peripherals such as printers, scanners, and keyboards. Many of these artifacts are interactive, allowing visitors to get a hands-on experience while learning about the technology.

The Museum of Computer Technology is an excellent resource for students, educators, and enthusiasts interested in computer technology. The museum also hosts workshops, lectures, and events throughout the year, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to learn and engage with computer technology history. Overall, the Museum of Computer Technology in Denver, Colorado, is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the evolution of computing technology.

MUSEUM OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in DENVER CO. US MID #8400800580

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

B43 Nuclear Bomb Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

For more than twenty years the B43 was the United States' air-dropped nuclear weapon used by a wide variety of aircraft. The weapon was developed in 1956 by Los Alamos National Laboratory, entering service in April 1961. Total production was 2,000 weapons, ending in 1965.

The B43 was built in three variants: Mod 0, Mod 1, and Mod 2, each with five yield options. Explosive yields varied from 70 kilotons of TNT to 1 megaton of TNT. The B-43 could be delivered at altitudes as low as 300 ft, with fusing options for air burst, ground burst, free fall, contact, or laydown delivery - a mode of deploying a free-fall nuclear weapon in which the bomb's fall is slowed by parachute so that it actually lands on the ground before detonating.

Aircraft that could carry the weapon included most USAF, USN and USMC fighters, bombers and attack aircraft, including the A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, A-5 Vigilante, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair II, B-47 Stratojet, B-52 Stratofortress, F-100 Super Saber, F-105 Thunderchief, F-4 Phantom Il, F-111 Aardvark, FB-111A, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the F/A-18 Hornet. The B-1B Lancer was also intended to carry the B43 prior to the B-1's reassignment to conventional strike roles. The B43 was also supplied to Great Britain.

The B43 was never used in anger, but it was involved in a nuclear accident when an A-4 Skyhawk of the USS Ticonderoga from Attack Squadron VA-56 was lost off the coast of Japan on 5 December 1965. The aircraft, the pilot, and the bomb were never found.

The B43 was phased out in the 1980s, and the last B43 weapons were retired in 1991 in favor of the newer B61 and B83 weapons.

The upper weapon was used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to practice their skills on, while the lower weapon was used by aircraft ground crews to practice loading the weapon on various aircraft. The &quot;spike&quot; on the end of the weapon buried itself in the ground and kept the unit from being dragged by its parachute when the target was small and needed precision accuracy.

Specifications
Weight: 2125 pounds
Length: 13 feet, 8 inches
Diameter: 18 inches
Yield: 70 Kilotons to 1 Megaton

Vorticity Anibal Catalan, Denver International Airport, Denver, CO

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MUSEUM OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
1640 GRANT ST
DENVER
CO
80203

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MID #	8400800580
Name	MUSEUM OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Alternate Name
Classification	Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	841368815
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LAT/LONG	39.742304, -104.983558
CODES	FIPS State Code: 08 FIPS County Code: 031 US Census Tract: 002601 US Census Block: 2002