Artillery Fuze

An artillery fuse is a device attached to a shell or projectile that determines when it will explode. It functions as the timing mechanism, initiating the explosion either upon impact, after a set delay, or in response to specific conditions like proximity to a target. Fuzes can be mechanical, electronic, or a combination, enabling precise control over the shell’s detonation to maximize effectiveness and safety. They are critical for ensuring the projectile hits its intended target at the optimal moment, whether for blast effect, fragmentation, or other purposes.