Projectile Fuzes Flashcards
Describe Point Detonating Fuze ?
Simple looking, May have selector or screw slot. Might have a plunger on nose. Metal or plastic body.
What are the safeties for Point Detonating Fuze ?
HE, Frag, Move
Describe Base Detonating Fuze ?
Singe piece body construction, Generally are larger in diameter than a quarter. Base fuze only ?
Are Base Fuzes used in Mortars ?
NO !
What are the Safeties for Base Detonation Fuzes ?
HE, Frag, Move
Describe Point Initiating Base Detonating (PIBD) Fuzes?
Two types electrical (PIBD) and Mechanical (Spit Back).
Used with HEAT. Crimped on nose key ID for PE/Lucky.
Are Point Initiating Base Detonating (PIBD) Fuzes used in Mortars ?
NO ! Because their are no HEAT MORTARS !
What are the Safeties for Point Initiating Base Detonating (PIBD) Fuzes?
HE, Frag, Move, EMR, Static PE/Lucky
Describe Powder Train Time Fuze (PTTF) ?
Multi piece construction. WILL have vent holes. WILL have time marking increments. May have two brass rings towards base of fuze.
What are the safeties for Powder Train Time Fuze (PTTF) ?
HE, Frag, Move, 1 HR WT
Describe Mechanical Time Fuze (MT) ?
Multi piece construction. Time ring on base of fuze. May have another time ring above. May have a screw driver slot on nose tip with a viewing window with time rings inside.
What are the safeties for Mechanical Time Fuze (MT) ?
HE, Frag, Move, C/S
Describe Electrical Time Fuze (ET) ?
Metal Body, Multi piece construction. Newer models may look similar to VT Fuzes. LED window on side. Programming port. May have bulls eyes on top of Fuze.
What are the Safeties for Electrical Time Fuze (ET) ?
HE, Frag, Move, EMR, Static, C/S, 1HR WT
Describe Veritable Time (Proximity) Fuze (VT) ?
Metal to plastic junction. Multi piece construction. May have time setting on base.
