fragmentation bombs
Shrapnel-dispersing aerial weapons
Fragmentation bombs are explosive weapons designed to scatter metal fragments—shrapnel—over a wide area upon detonation.
The casing breaks apart into high-velocity pieces that wound or kill personnel across a broad radius.
Military forces use them against troops, light vehicles, and unarmored targets.
The term distinguishes them from bombs designed primarily for blast effect or armor penetration.
- grenadesSmall thrown explosive devices
- shrapnelScattered explosion fragments
- cluster munitionsWeapons dispersing multiple explosives
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
- munitionMilitary weapon or projectile
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fragmentation bombssmart bombs
Self-directing precision weapons
surgical strikes · guided missiles · cruise missiles · sniper fire · bunker busters
fragmentation bombsnon-lethal weapons
Armaments designed to incapacitate
stun grenades · smoke bombs · tear gas · rubber bullets · warning shots
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