Fuzes

Figure 2-18.—Mk 33 Mod 1 flare warhead. Table 2-2.—Practice Warheads Q1. Q2. Q3. Q4. Q5. Q6. REVIEW NUMBER 2 What color are high-explosive rocket warheads? What type of targets are HE-FRAG warheads used against? The AT/APERS warhead is an effective combination of what other warheads? What warhead contains a large number of small, arrow-shaped projectiles ? Smoke warheads produce a volume of heavy smoke for_____ . What warhead is used to illuminate tactical operations? Fuzes Rocket fuzes are primarily classified by their location in the warhead; for example, nose fuze or base fuze. They are further classified by mode of operation, such as impact-firing, mechanical-time, acceleration and deceleration, or proximity. All fuzes contain safety/arming devices to prevent detonation during normal transporting, handling, and launching of the complete rocket. A representative fuze from each class is discussed in the following paragraphs. The fuzes currently in use and their primary application are listed in table 2-3. For more detailed information on fuzes, refer to Airborne Rockets, NAVAIR 11-85-5. Table 2-3.—Rocket Fuzes 2-13