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 …

Feb 4, 2026 · 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 …

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:

4 days ago · President Trump warned Iranians to take shelter on Saturday, saying in a video message, “Bombs will be dropping everywhere."

The AGM-154 JSOW is a precision-guided, long-range glide bomb developed by Raytheon for the U.S. Navy and Air Force. It allows aircraft to strike from beyond enemy air defenses, making it a...

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" …

1 day ago · President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said that Iran claimed it had enough enriched uranium to make 11 nuclear bombs before the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on the country …

For a rather exhaustive international list of individual nuclear weapons and models see List of nuclear weapons. Types of conventional bombs: Stink bomb - Stink bombs range in effectiveness from …

4 days ago · The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. President Donald Trump said Iran could soon have missiles capable of reaching the US, but a 2025 federal government assessment said that’s …

1 day ago · The Israeli Air Force struck a top Iranian meeting on Tuesday where Tehran’s senior clerics had gathered to select a replacement for slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to multiple reports.