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FIIG:  T210-A

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  AA

Type:  0

Definition:  A selectable fuze consisting of an electronic circuitry, a power source (for example a reserve battery or a turbo generator), an impact mechanism and a dual safety arming mechanism. It is designed to function at an optimal distance from the target, determined by the mode selected. (Examples of mode include airburst, near surface burst, impact, delay after impact, and set time). The operational mode is selected at time of launching for the desired type of action. The fuze may also have a default autonomous mode as a backup in case no operational mode is selected.

Basic INC:  70082

Basic Name:  FUZE

Description:  1. A device with explosive components designed to initiate a train of fire or detonation in an item of ammunition by an action such as hydrostatic pressure, electrical energy, chemical, impact, mechanical time, or a combination of these. Excludes: FUSE (2). 2. A nonexplosive device designed to initiate an explosion in an item of ammunition by an action such as continuous or pulsating electromagnetic waves, acceleration or deceleration forces, or piezoelectric action. Excludes: SWITCH (as modified) and FUSE (1). (Use a functional modifier, such as radar or impact).