Fuzes

Question 1

Impact fuze

Answer 1

• functions on impact
• electrical, or
• mechanical

Question 2

Point Detonating (PD) fuze

Answer 2

• Functions on impact
• Used in projectiles, rockets, and sub-munitions
• Some have a Super Quick (SQ) or delay option
• Some of pins to remove

Question 3

Base Detonating (BD) Fuze

Answer 3

• Used in projectiles, rockets, and sub-munitions
• located in the base of a munition
• are primary fuzing, or
• used with a nose fuze

Question 4

Point Initiating Base Detonating (PIBD) Fuze

Answer 4

• Used in HEAT Projectiles, rockets, rifle grenades and sub-munitions.
• initiated in the nose
• detonated at the base.

Question 5

Electrical PIBD Fuze

Answer 5

• piezoelectric (Lucky) crystal

- spring loaded rotor

Question 6

Mechanical PIDB Fuze

Answer 6

• Uses a spitback action
• On impact sends jet of flame to the base
• detonates at the base
• used in shaped charge warheads (HEAT)