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proximity fuze — ☆ proximity fuze n. an electronic fuze that detonates a bomb, missile, etc. when its sensor detects the target … English World dictionary
Proximity fuze — A proximity fuze (also called a VT fuze, for variable time ) is a fuze that is designed to detonate an explosive device automatically when the distance to target becomes smaller than a predetermined value or when the target passes through a given … Wikipedia
proximity fuze — a design for detonating a charge, as in a projectile, within a predesignated radius of a target. Also called variable time fuze, VT fuze. [1940 45] * * * also called Vt Fuze, or Influence Fuze, an explosive ignition device used in bombs … Universalium
proximity fuze — noun : an electronic device that detonates a projectile within effective range of the target by means of the radio waves sent out from a tiny radio set in the nose of the projectile and reflected back to the set from the target called also radio… … Useful english dictionary
proximity fuze — nekontaktinis sprogdiklis statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Sprogdiklis, kurio pirminis veiksmas – toli užfiksuoti taikinį, taip pat taikinio atstumą ar (ir) kryptį, arba jį supančią aplinką, signalu, kurį spinduliuoja sprogdiklis arba taikinys … NATO terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
proximity fuze — proxim′ity fuze n. a device for detonating a charge, as in a projectile, within a predesignated radius of a target • Etymology: 1940–45 … From formal English to slang
proximity fuze — bomb ignition device that senses the distance of a target and automatically detonates the bomb when the target is within range (Military) … English contemporary dictionary
Magnetic proximity fuze — A Magnetic proximity fuze was patented by P.J. Eliomarkakis, (United States Patent US2434551 of January 13, 1948) [1] although similar devices had been in service for nearly a decade. It is a type of proximity fuze that initiates a detonator in a … Wikipedia
radio proximity fuze — noun see proximity fuze … Useful english dictionary
Contact fuze — A contact fuze, percussion fuze or direct action (D.A.) fuze (UK) is the fuze that is placed in the nose of a bomb or shell so that it will detonate on contact with a hard surface. Many impacts are unpredictable: they may involve a soft surface,… … Wikipedia
