gravity bomb
Free-falling explosive ordnance
A gravity bomb is a bomb that relies on gravity to reach its target after being dropped from an aircraft, as opposed to guided missiles or smart bombs with propulsion or steering systems.
The term emphasizes the weapon's simplicity—it falls in a ballistic arc determined by altitude, speed, and wind.
Also called a dumb bomb or free-fall bomb.
- free fallUnimpeded gravitational descent
- freefallUnimpeded downward motion
- payloadCarried freight or charge
- warheadMunition's explosive section
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
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gravity bombguided missile
Steerable self-propelled weapon
smart bomb · cruise missile · guided bomb · laser-guided bomb · ballistic missile
gravity bombmissile
Self-guided airborne weapon
rocket · cruise missile · ballistic missile · torpedo · ICBM
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