Entity: FAT-MAN
FAT-MAN refers to the code name for the plutonium-core, implosion-type atom bomb that was first tested and then dropped on Nagasaki in 1945.
FAT-MAN
Etymology
The term FAT-MAN originated as the code name for the plutonium-core, implosion-type atom bomb developed during World War II.
Definition
FAT-MAN refers to a powerful nuclear weapon used by the United States. It was the bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945.
Historical Context
FAT-MAN was a significant part of the Manhattan Project, the U.S. effort to develop atomic bombs during World War II. It was the second nuclear weapon used in warfare.
Cultural Significance
The dropping of FAT-MAN on Nagasaki had a profound impact on the outcome of World War II and the subsequent nuclear arms race.
Related Concepts
FAT-MAN is related to other atomic bombs developed during the Manhattan Project, such as LITTLE BOY.
See Also
A powerful nuclear weapon used by the U.S. during World War II, specifically the bomb dropped on Nagasaki.