Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category.
01 / Overview
Father of All Bombs
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose (iron) bombs category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Munition TypeAviation Thermobaric Bomb of Increased Power (ATBIP)
- Service Entry Year2007
- Total Weight7,100 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance5MOD.5
- GuidedNo
- Guidance TypeUnguided
- GPS / INS GuidanceNo
- Laser GuidanceNo
- Imaging InfraredNo
▣Warhead & Effect6MOD.6
- Warhead TypeThermobaric
- Explosive Filler Weight7,100 kg
- Filler TypeHigh explosive and fine aluminium powder and ethylene oxide mix
- Penetrator / Bunker-BusterNo
- Cluster MunitionNo
- Thermobaric / Fuel-AirYes
◇Delivery2MOD.2
◆Platform3MOD.3
- Compatible AircraftTupolev Tu-160
- Internal CarriageNo
- Low-Drag BodyNo
▤Warhead Detail2MOD.2
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeAir burst
- Explosive Filler Weight7,100 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
19
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS RANKING General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
42GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS9POST-COLD WAR · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS597RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS105PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE (IRON) BOMBS
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose (Iron) Bombscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A stand-off capability refers to the ability of a weapon to be deployed at a distance from the target, typically to enhance aircraft or launch platform survivability.
Thermobaric or fuel-air munitions disperse and ignite an aerosol cloud of fuel, creating a high-temperature, high-pressure explosion with prolonged blast effects.
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