a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below
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fuel-air explosive::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fae |
| Type of | explosive device |
| Has types | aerosol bomb, fuel-air bomb, thermobaric bomb, vacuum bomb, volume-detonation bomb |
Examples of fuel-air explosive
fuel-air explosive
The foglets'bodies would be made of aluminum oxide rather than combustiblediamond to avoid creating a fuel air explosive.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Some experts think the way the fuel tanks were rigged with explosives shows a knowledge of fuel-air explosive techniques.
From the newscientist.com
In other words, you use a type of fuel air explosive that's in placed by hand, or you can use a bomb dropped from an aircraft.
From the edition.cnn.com
The Iskander has several different conventional warheads, including cluster, fuel-air explosive, bunker-busting and electro-magnetic pulse.
From the economist.com
The coroner said the crew might have survived if the aircraft had been fitted with explosive suppressant foam, which prevents the build-up of a volatile fuel-air mixture as a tank empties.
From the timesunion.com
The low vapor pressure of diesel is especially advantageous in marine applications, where the accumulation of explosive fuel-air mixtures is a particular hazard.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Fuel-air explosive bombs were also used in a few instances, though crews initially underestimated the sheer blast force of such weapons and were caught by shock waves.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Libya's abundant stocks of the Czech-made explosive Semtex appears set to fuel a new wave of suicide bomb attacks while looted surface-to-air missile systems jeopardise air travel in the area.
From the telegraph.co.uk
