A thermobaric weapon, also known as a fuel-air explosive (FAE), is a type of explosive that uses oxygen from the surrounding air to generate a high-temperature explosion. Unlike conventional explosives, which detonate almost instantaneously, thermobaric weapons typically consist of a fuel component that is dispersed into the air before being ignited. This creates a larger and longer-lasting blast wave and can achieve a significant overpressure in the vicinity of the explosion.
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