The quantum burst was a type of heavy weapon produced for the Federation Starfleet's hazard teams, as well as their infantry forces at large, in the late 24th century. The quantum burst was a hand-held projectile weapon that fired explosive charges. It was designed by a hazard team member, Ensign Korban, and follows a similar line of function and design to the photon burst. Instead of miniature photon torpedo charges however, the quantum burst utilizes new and far more destructive mini-quantum torpedoes for ammunition.

The quantum burst fires mini-quantum torpedoes at the target and are highly destructive. There is also the option of using a phased laser sight, which can make the wielder of the weapon guide the projectile to a specific target or location. (ST video game: Elite Force II)

Federation Starfleet hand-held weapons
Energy weapons	type-1 phaser/hand phaser	Sestra phaser I • Atalskes phaser III • Sestra phaser IB • mark V personal phaser
	type-2 phaser/phaser pistol	Sestra phaser II • Atalskes phaser IV • Sestra phaser IIB • mark VI battle phaser • phaser (alternate reality)
	type-3 phaser/phaser rifle	mark VII phaser rifle • compression phaser rifle • enhanced compression rifle • phaser rifle (alternate reality)
	miscellaneous	assault rifle • infinity modulator • isomagnetic disintegrator • laser pistol • laser rifle • neural disruptor • phase pistol • sniper rifle
Projectile weapons		compound grenade launcher • photon burst • quantum burst • TR-116 • TR-120