Warhead Collection (#4)

A Standard Missile 3 leaves the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie
Guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70), during a joint Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Navy ballistic missile flight test

Racks of bombs sit inside the interior of a warehouse
March 24, 2005 - Racks of bombs sit inside the cool, dry interior of a warehouse in East Miramar. Theses bombs as well as tons more of ordnance used by Miramar-based units

GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs loaded on a Canadian CF-18 Hornet
GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs of the Royal Canadian Air Force loaded on a CF-18 Hornet during Operation Unified Protector

An improvised explosive device

U. S. Army soldier fires a rocket-propelled grenade launcher
U.S. Army soldier fires a high-explosive fragmentation round from the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

GBU-31 JDAM smart bomb of the Royal Danish Air Force ready to be loaded on F-16A MLU during Operation Unified Protector

A Tactical Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile conducts a controlled flight test in
China Lake, California, November 10, 2002 - A Tactical Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile conducts a controlled flight test over the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

A Standard Missile Three is launched from the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System onboard
A Standard Missile Three (SM-3) is launched from the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) onboard the US Navy Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

Illustration of an AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM)

U. S. Marine fires a RPG-7 grenade launcher
U.S. Marine fires a HE fragmentation round from the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

MIM-23 Hawk anti-aircraft missile launcher of the German Air Force, Gatow, Germany

The 2K12 Kub mobile surface-to-air missile system
The 2K12 Kub (NATO reporting name: SA-6 Gainful) mobile surface-to-air missile system is a Soviet low to medium-level air defence system, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

An A-7 Corsair II flies toward targets in Vietnam, armed with bomb clusters, 1969
January 1969 - An A-7 Corsair II of Attack Squadron 37 (VA-37) flies toward targets in Vietnam. Hung in its wing racks are 250 pound bomb clusters

Men aboardUSS Ranger position a 2, 000 pound bomb under the wing of an A-1 Skyraider, 1965
March 1965 - In the South China Sea, men aboard USS Ranger position a 2, 000 pound bomb under the wing of an A-1 Skyraider

Underwater firing of the Polaris A3 missile by a submarine. circa 1960

Orbital space weapons, artwork
Orbital space weapons. Artwork of a ground-based mid-course space missile defence system from around 2000. Projects such as the Strategic Defense Initiative were designed to defend the USA against

Nuclear warhead being removed C016 / 2696
Arms reduction. The warhead from a RSD-10 Pioneer missile being removed for decommissioning due to an arms reduction agreement

The new American Nike Hercules missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, c1959
NIKE MISSILE, c1959. The new American Nike Hercules missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, c1959

R-1 Soviet rocket engine. The R-1 (SS-1 scunner, of SA11) was a Soviet copy of the German V-2 rocket. Construction of the missile began in 1947 under the orders of Stalin after the Soviets captured

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"Unleashing the Fury: Exploring the Power of Warhead" From historic milestones to cutting-edge technology, warheads have shaped the course of warfare. The Brimstone air-to-ground missile on a triple launcher showcases precision and devastation in one lethal package. Meanwhile, the United States Air Force Martin MGM-13 Mace 60-6726 stands as a testament to Cold War tensions. Pennant, 1957-58 (cotton) symbolizes an era when nations wore their military might with pride. Britains Second Atomic Weapon Exploded, 15 October 1953 (gelatin silver print) captures the awe-inspiring yet terrifying moment that changed history forever. The Iowa Air National Guard's Northrop F-89J Scorpion O-32662 reminds us of brave pilots who defended our skies during critical times. Similarly, the B-29 Superfortress dropping Little Boy atomic bomb over Hiroshima serves as a haunting reminder of humanity's darkest hour. An MIM-23B Hawk surface-to-air missile system exemplifies defense mechanisms employed by nations worldwide. Witnessing a RIM-7 Sea Sparrow surface missile launched from USS George H aircraft carrier evokes both admiration and apprehension. Stacked British Army 81mm mortar rounds in their containers reveal meticulous organization behind every operation. A close-up view of the seeker head of an ASRaM missile unveils advanced targeting capabilities crucial for modern warfare. Innovation continues with an F-16 Fighting Falcon releasing a GBU-38 JDAM during a test mission—a testament to evolving tactics and firepower. Finally, we remember German V2 Rocket 1945—an ominous precursor to space exploration intertwined with destruction. Warheads embody immense power—both feared and respected throughout history. As technology advances further still, we must ponder how these tools will shape future conflicts while striving for peace and understanding among nations.