A small primary charge bursts the container, aerosolizing the fuel (liquid or solid particles) into a massive cloud that mixes with the surrounding air.
FAEs are notorious for their effectiveness in like bunkers, tunnels, and caves, where the fuel cloud can flow around corners before igniting. fuel-air explosive
Fuel-air explosives (FAE), commonly known as or "vacuum bombs," are specialized munitions that use atmospheric oxygen to create a high-temperature, long-duration explosion. Unlike conventional explosives that carry their own oxidizer, FAEs consist almost entirely of fuel, allowing them to release up to 400% more energy than an equivalent weight of TNT. Mechanism of Action A small primary charge bursts the container, aerosolizing