proximity+fuze

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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 — A fuze wherein primary initiation occurs by remotely sensing the presence, distance, and/or direction of a target or its associated environment by means of a signal generated by the fuze or emitted by the target, or by detecting a disturbance of… …   Military dictionary

• 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