in various stages of assembly; the nuclear warhead is the bullet-shaped silver canister in the middle-left of the photograph.]] Typically, a warhead is the explosive material and detonator that is delivered by a missile, rocket, or torpedo. Etymology During the early development of naval torpedoes, they could be equipped with an inert payload that was intended for use during training, test firing and exercises. This was referred to as a peacehead. The explosive payload carried by weapons intended for use in combat became known as a warhead. The term peacehead subsequently fell into disuse. Classification Types of warheads include: · Explosive: An explosive charge is used to disintegrate the target, and damage surrounding areas with a shock wave. · Conventional: Chemicals such as gunpowder and high explosives store significant en

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