1.1.5 Remarks It is desirable to point out that the thermonuclear device tested was not a weapon. All the diagnostic experiments were designed to measure certain specific reactions in an effort to confirm the predictions of theories that went into the design of this device. This type of thermonuclear device may be adaptable to a major redesign for weapon purposes. It is believed that the over-all size and weight can be reduced and that the cryogenics system can be simplified to make a usable weapon. It is hoped that a new design will be ready for overseas tests in the spring of 1954. 1.2 KING WEAPON 1.2.1 Objective of Detonation The objective of King Shot was to Data on the field variables leading to consideration of weapon effects in this yield range were also desired. 1.2.5 Yield The preliminary estimates of yield are given by radiochemistry as 550 + 50 kt, whereas the photographic analysis indicates the yield to be 570 + 30 kt. It therefore seems probable at this time that the yield for King Shot lies in the range of 530 to 600 kt. 1.2.6 Remarks Within thelimitations of the basic design of the presentpit, this test demonstrated the immediate high-yield capabilities of King Shot provided valuable information on thermal, blast, and radiation effects from high-yield fission weapons.