Popular Mechanics: Tomahawk Missiles Will Get Twice As Deadly By Blowing Up Their Own Fuel
When leftover jet fuel becomes a warhead.
A new project could supercharge cruise missiles with several times more bang, and all without changing the warhead.
The Tomahawk cruise missile, launched from subs, ships, or aircraft, is the tip of the spear against opponents with air defenses. More than a hundred were fired in the opening round against Libya in 2011. While the basic design has been around for decades—they were used as far back as the 1991 Gulf War—the Tomahawk has seen numerous upgrades over the years. This new tweak could improve the Tomahawk's striking power through the power of what you might call extreme mixology. It's all about fuel-air explosions.
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WNU Editor: The above video is a fascinating documentary on the development of the Tomahawk missile. I just had to watch the whole thing.
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