The power of large bombs is typically measured in kilotons (kt) or megatons of TNT (Mt). The most powerful bombs ever used in combat were the two atomic bombs dropped by the United States to …

Bombs can be classified according to their use and the explosive material they contain. Among the most common types are blast (demolition), fragmentation, general purpose, antiarmor (armor-piercing), …

2 days ago · Suspect Confessed to Planting Pipe Bombs Near the Capitol Before Jan. 6 A Virginia man was charged with planting the bombs outside Democratic and Republican headquarters.

Bombs. In aerial warfare, the term bomb is applied to a wide range of containers filled with explosive, incendiary, or fissile material, or with chemical/biological agents, and designed for use as …

Bombs come in many different shapes and sizes, from small like a grenade to huge like a thermonuclear warhead. At HowStuffWorks you can learn how all of these different types of bombs work:

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Sep 1, 2025 · Bombs can be broadly categorized into several types based on their design, explosive materials, and intended targets. The most common classifications include conventional explosives, …

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Military explosive devices not classified as "bombs" include grenades, shells, depth charges (used in water), warheads when in missiles, or land mines. However, in unconventional warfare, a "bomb" …

2 days ago · The man charged with planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC, the night before the 6 January 2021 riot on Capitol Hill has confessed that he assembled and placed the two improvised …