Thermobarics use two detonations to create more destructive explosions than conventional weapons. The weapons, also known as vacuum bombs, were used by Soviet forces in Afghanistan and Chechnya, as well as by the U.S. military in the 1960s. These thermobaric rockets create “incendiary and blast effects” lasting longer than conventional explosives. The TOS-1A can fire several dozen thermobaric rockets and is mounted on different main battle tank chassis, depending on the version. It is an upgraded version of the TOS-1, with an increased range as a result of longer rockets. Should Thermobarics be banned in the battlefield ?
