Proximity fuze
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A proximity fuze is a fuze that detonates an explosive device automatically when it approaches within a certain distance of its target. Proximity fuzes are designed for elusive military targets such a
Proximity fuse MK53 removed from shell, circa 1950s
German World War II magnetic mine that landed on the ground instead of the water.
A 155 mm artillery fuze with selector for point/proximity detonation (currently set to proximity).
Cross-section of a M734 radar proximity fuze
Artillery fuze
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An artillery fuze or fuse is the type of munition fuze used with artillery munitions, typically projectiles fired by guns, howitzers and mortars. A fuze is a device that initiates an explosive functio
Tightening of the fuse on a 105 mm howitzer round
British 'Boxer' wooden time fuze, 1870s, burned for maximum 9 seconds, adjusted by punching through applicable hole
Early British "direct action" nose impact fuze of 1900 with no safety or arming mechanism, relying on heavy direct physical impact to detonate
French point-detonating fuze of 1916 with inertia plunger and 1/10-second delay, used with heavy trench mortar bombs