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Warhead

A warhead is the section of a device that contains the explosive agent or toxic (biological, chemical, or nuclear) material that is delivered by a missile, rocket, torpedo, or bomb.

For other uses, see Warhead (disambiguation).

Explosive

Conventional

: A toxic chemical, such as poison gas or nerve gas, is dispersed, which is designed to injure or kill human beings.

Chemical

: An infectious agent, such as anthrax spores, is dispersed, which is designed to sicken or kill humans.

Biological

Types of warheads include:


Often, a biological or chemical warhead will use an explosive charge for rapid dispersal.

Guidance system

List of aircraft weapons

List of missiles

Nuclear weapon yield

Missile