What is BALISTIC V5.9?

A free web-based ballistic simulator with 176 weapons, nuclear bombers, and global artillery from 30+ countries, using real physics and public data.

Is BALISTIC V5.9 accurate for nuclear effects?

Yes, blast zones and fireballs from Glasstone & Dolan (1977), with realistic altitudes and trajectories via Euler integration.

Can I use BALISTIC for real military planning?

No — educational only, public data. Not certified for ops.

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BALISTIC V5.9: 176 Weapons, Nukes, and Bombers in One Free Sim

176 weapon systems. 14 nuclear bombers. One open sim that models Hiroshima fireballs to Iranian Mach 13 missiles. Is this education or a wargame waiting to happen?

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

CesiumJS 3D globe in BALISTIC V5.9 showing B-52 bomber trajectory with nuclear blast zone

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BALISTIC V5.9 expands to 176 weapons and 14 nuclear bombers with realistic 3D visuals. 𝕏
Precise physics from public sources like Glasstone make it eerily lifelike. 𝕏
Potential for military forks, echoing 80s sims, but raises ethical flags on war normalization. 𝕏

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