propellant weapons

Propellant weapons utilize chemical or physical reactions to produce gases that generate high-pressure force, propelling projectiles or missiles toward targets. Common examples include firearms, which use gunpowder to propel bullets, and rockets, where fuel combustion produces expanding gases to thrust a missile into space or through the air. These weapons rely on stored energy in the form of chemical compounds or compressed fluids, converting it quickly into kinetic energy. They are essential in military, space exploration, and industrial applications, providing controlled, rapid acceleration of objects over short or long distances.