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
Fuze
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In military munitions, a fuze is the part of the device that initiates its function. In some applications, such as torpedoes, a fuze may be identified by function as the exploder. The relative complex
Proximity fuze
…A proximity fuze (also VT fuze or "variable time 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…
Wooden grenade fuse from the 17th Century, broken open vertically, with preserved delay charge.
A modern multichannel radio remote detonator, in 2015.
The contact fuze of a G7a torpedo, a hybrid design using both impact and swing-arm inertial triggering.