Warhead Collection (#3)

A U. S. Marine prepares howitzer rounds to be fired near Baghdad, Iraq
January 6, 2007 - A U.S. Marine prepares howitzer rounds to be fired near Baghdad, Iraq

Close-up of an AIM-9X sidewinder missile on a Polish Air Force F-16 aircraft, Lechfeld Airbase, Germany

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases two GBU-24 laser guided bombs
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center releases two GBU-24 laser guided bombs during a test mission

U. S. Army soldiers firing an FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile
U.S. Army soldiers firing an FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile

Soldiers fire a TOW missile at Grafenwoehr training area
August 29, 2012 - Soldiers fire a TOW missile during a range mission at Grafenwoehr training area

An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from USS Nevada
Pacific Ocean, March 1, 2011 - An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class fleet ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN-733) off the coast of Southern California

Marines push pordnance into place on the flight deck of USS Enterprise
March 26, 2011 - Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) push ordnance into place to arm an F/A-18C Hornet while underway in the Arabian Sea

A Marine prepares to drop a high explosive round into a mortar tube
January 9, 2006 - A Marine prepares to drop a high explosive round into the tube during an indirect fire mission launched against insurgents near Forward Operating Base Hit, Iraq

Hellfire missiles on an AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter
Close-up view of the Hellfire missiles on an AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter, Tikrit, Iraq

F-16D from the Hellenic Air Force armed with AGM-88 HARM missile at Lechfeld Air Base, Germany

Guided missile destroyer USS Hopper launches a RIM-161 Standard Missile
July 30, 2009 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG-70), equipped with the Aegis integrated weapons system

Stacked ordnance ready to be loaded aboard USS John C. Stennis
Indian Island, Washington, December 17, 2010 - Stacked ordnance sits on the pier at Indian Island ready to be loaded aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

An inert AIM-54 Phoenix missile nestled under the fuselage of NASA Drydens F-15B
November 14, 2006 - An inert AIM-54 Phoenix missile nestled under the fuselage of a F-15B aircraft is being studied as a possible test vehicle to obtain hypersonic data

The M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

U. S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft drops 2, 000-pound joint direct attack
November 26, 2009 - U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft drops 2, 000-pound joint direct attack munitions on a cave in eastern Afghanistan

An MIM-104 Patriot missile is test fired

A tomahawk missile launch aboard USS Milius
March 22, 2003 - A Tomahawk land attack missile launches from USS Milius in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Illustration of a GBU-39 small diameter bomb

World War II propaganda poster of a soldier loading an artillery gun
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a soldier loading an artillery gun. It reads, Private Tom says: Folks back home who take time off - needlessly - arenat carrying their fair share of

An F-22 Raptor releases a GBU-32 JDAM over New Mexico
An F-22 Raptor releases a GBU-32 JDAM on a training mission out of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico

An Israel Defense Force Puma M26 launches a mine clearing line charge
An Israel Defense Force Combat Engineers Puma armored personnel carrier launches a mine clearing line charge

World War I propaganda poster of a sailor riding a torpedo
Vintage World War I propaganda poster of a sailor riding a torpedo. It reads: Join The Navy, The Service For Fighting Men

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

A Standard Missile-3 is launched from USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, September 18, 2013 - An SM-3 Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

A MIM-104 Patriot anti-aircraft missile is fired during a training exercise

Close-up of a GBU-12 smart bomb on a Canadian CF-18 Hornet at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

A mortar is fired from a Stryker vehicle
Al Anbar, Iraq, March 9, 2006 - A mortar is fired from a Stryker vehicle during a test firing at the Combat Out Post Rawah, in the Al Anbar Province

A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile launches from USS Abraham Lincoln
Pacific Ocean, August 13, 2007 - A RIM-7P NATO Sea Sparrow Missile launches from Sea Sparrow Mount Four aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)

An Israel Defense Force Artillery Core MLRS launches a rocket
An Israel Defense Force Artillery Core MLRS launches one of its rockets during live fire exercise in the Negev desert

An MK 54 Mod 0 Torpedo is launched from USS Roosevelt
Gulf of Oman, April 16, 2014 - An MK 54 Mod 0 Torpedo is launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)

The direct-lay method of firing mortars
The Marines employed the direct-lay method of firing mortars, which consists of using the mortars sights and using observers to verify range and determine correct impact location

A U. S. Soldier lays C-4 explosive sticks on top of unexploded ordnance ready for disposal
July 13, 2010 - A U.S. Soldier lays C-4 explosive sticks on top of unexploded ordnance ready for disposal outside Bassami, Iraq. The Iraqi Bomb Disposal Company with support and guidance from U.S

Missile on display at Alamogordo Space Museum, New Mexico

Ammunition for Iraqi T-72 tanks
October 29, 2008 - Ammunition waits to be transported to several Iraqi T-72 tanks at a live fire exercise at the Besmaya Gunnery Range, Iraq

An F-22A Raptor drops a GBU-32 bomb during a Combat Hammer mission during a two-week large-scale evaluation. Combat Hammer is also known as a Weapons System Evaluation Program for air-to-ground

The M982 Excalibur 155mm round leaves the barrel of an M777 Howitzer
December 5, 2012 - The M982 Excalibur 155mm round leaves the barrel of an M777 Howitzer during a live fire shoot at Oro Grande Range Complex, New Mexico

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

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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.