Influence Fuzes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an influence fuze?
A
Is a weapon subsystem that activates a warhead mechanism in the vicinity of a target, whilst also maintain a safe condition prior to activation
2
Q
Influence fuzes are mainly found in what?
A
- Sea mines
- Aerial delivered seas mines
- Some land EO
3
Q
What are the types of influence fuzes?
A
-Magnetic
-Acoustic
-Seismic
-Ship count systems
-Combinations
-Contact
-Hydrostatic
M.A.S.S.C.C.H
4
Q
What are the three types of magnetic fuzes?
A
- Single contact
- Double contact
- Two-look random
5
Q
What are the two types of contact fuzes?
A
-Switch horns
-Antenna
systems
