HISTORY OF NUCLEAR WARHEAD STOCKPILES -1945-1995

NOTE: Totals are estimates. Lists include strategic and non-strategic warheads, as well as warheads awaiting dismantling.

                                     1945     1955     1965       1975      1985      1995

UNITED STATES     6            3,057     31,265     26,675    22,941    14,766

SOVIET UNION       0            200        6,129       19,443    39,197     27,000

BRITAIN                    0            10           310           350         300          300

FRANCE                     0            0            32             188          360          485

CHINA                        0            0            5                185          425          425

Source: National Resources Defense Council