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Fuzing systems for projectiles

  • US 5,196,644 A
  • Filed: 10/07/1977
  • Issued: 03/23/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/1976
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A fuzing system for an explosive projectile comprising:

  • fuze means adapted to be incorporated in the projectile and comprising a light-signal detector arranged to initiate the explosion upon receipt of a light-signal by the detector; and

    means operable by a signal produced when firing the projectile for transmitting, at a time after firing the projectile related to the known velocity of the projectile and the predetermined range to a target, a said light-signal receivable by said detector so that said explosion occurs at least approximately when the projectile reaches the target.

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