👉 Coupon missiles, also known as "coupon bombs," are a type of nuclear weapon that utilize a unique delivery mechanism. They consist of multiple smaller, warhead-carrying modules, or "coupons," each containing a nuclear payload. These coupons are launched separately and then combined in flight at the target site, where they fuse to create a single, much larger and more powerful nuclear device. This design allows for a significant increase in yield per missile compared to traditional warheads, as the same number of coupons can produce a much larger explosive force. The term "coupon bomb" originates from the idea of a bomb that "bombs up" with its payload, resulting in an explosive yield far exceeding conventional warheads.
