Bigeye Bomb: An Evaluation of Dod's Chemical and Developmental Tests: Pemd-86-12br (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781289085827)

In response to a congressional request, GAO analyzed data on the Bigeye bomb to determine whether it was ready for production.
GAO found that: (1) only developmental testing information was available; (2) the bomb did not meet technical specifications and, therefore, operational testing should cease until the specifications are met; (3) the test results contained inconsistencies; (4) the test criteria were ambiguous and uncertain; (5) there was insufficient test data and analysis to resolve technical issues; and (6) solutions to technical problems led to operational constraints and uncertainties. GAO concluded that: (1) the bomb was not ready for production; and (2) the Department of Defense should examine other technologies and chemical weapons to accomplish Bigeye's deterrent and retaliatory mission.

Author: U. S. Government Accountability Office (
ISBN-10: 128908582X
ISBN-13: 9781289085827
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 06/27/2013
Pages: 134
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.29d