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 …

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 …

1 day 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.

20 hours ago · The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack confessed to the FBI and told investigators he thought the 2020 …

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 …

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 …

1 day ago · The man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC, in 2021 confessed after his arrest that "something just snapped" and he wanted to target the Democratic and …

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 …

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 …

1 day 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 …