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ACCELERATION-DECELERATION FUZES - 14313_63
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Aviation Ordinanceman - Aviation theories and other practices
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PROXIMITY FUZES.—Proximity fuzes, some- times referred to as VT fuzes (fig. 2-14), initiate by "sensing," usually by electronic means, the presence and distance of a target. Proximity fuzes are primarily used in air-to-ground operations where air bursts above the target are desired. They are not suitable for use against targets that require penetration and detonation within the target for effective destruction. In  general,  proximity  fuzes  consist  of  an  elec- tronics package in the forward end, a thermal battery, a safety/arming  device,  and  an  explosive  booster  in  the base.  The  arming  mechanism  is  similar  to  those  in impact  detonating  fuzes,  and  it  requires  a  minimum acceleration over a given time to complete the arming cycle. NOTE:  Some  rocket  fuzes  designed  for  use  with 2.75-inch   warheads   can   be   used   with   the   5.0-inch warhead   by   using   the   BBU-15/B   adapter   booster (fig. 2-15). REVIEW NUMBER 3 Q1. When classified by their mode of operation, fuzes are classified as ____________. 2-12 Figure 2-14.—Proximity fuze. Figure 2-15.—Adapter booster BBU-15/B.







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