GBU-43/B MOAB - Wikipedia
At the time of development, it was said to be the most powerful non- nuclear weapon in the American arsenal. [3] The bomb is designed to be delivered by a C-130 Hercules, primarily the MC-130 E …
The MOAB Bomb: A Massive Force, But No Match for Nukes
Aug 28, 2023 · The MOAB is the largest nonnuclear bomb ever used by the U.S. So what makes it OK to drop this bomb and not a nuclear warhead? We dive in to find out.
GBU-43/B MOAB – What to Know About the “Mother of All Bombs”
Jul 29, 2025 · Discover the GBU-43/B MOAB, the largest non-nuclear bomb, known as the Mother of All Bombs—specs, blast radius, combat use, and more.
The 11 Largest Non-Nuclear Explosions Ever Recorded
Jun 8, 2025 · For this list, we scoured the history books to drum up some of the most enormous non-nuclear explosions ever recorded. Some are modern, while others date back centuries.
Gazap: World's 'most powerful' non-nuclear bomb can melt steel
Jul 30, 2025 · At the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey introduced its most powerful non-nuclear bomb to date. The new weapon is called Gazap, which translates to …
'Mother of All Bombs' (MOAB) Blast Radius vs. the Largest Bombs of …
It’s called the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast, nicknamed the Mother of All Bombs, and it is the largest non-nuclear bomb currently in the U.S. Air Force’s arsenal.
MOAB: What is the Mother of All Bombs? - The National Interest
Jan 15, 2024 · The GBU-43/B MOAB is the largest conventional non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. Air Force’s arsenal. It was used to strike an ISIS position in Afghanistan on April 13, 2017. On that …
Did the U.S. Deploy the Largest Non-Nuclear Bomb in History?
The GBU-57 MOP is designed to destroy deeply buried and fortified targets. It can penetrate up to 200 feet (61 meters) of reinforced concrete, making it the world’s largest non-nuclear conventional …
A Complete Guide to the Destructive Power of the M.O.A.B. (Mother of ...
Apr 9, 2024 · The mother of all bombs, formally known as the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, or MOAB bomb for short, is the largest non-nuclear man-made bomb to ever be created.
'Mother Of All Bombs': 10 Things To Know About GBU-43, The Largest Non ...
Apr 13, 2017 · According to the Pentagon, the 'Mother Of All Bombs', which is the largest non-nuclear bomb, has been used in combat for the first time. GBU-43 is a 21,600 pound (9,797 kg) GPS-guided …