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WW1 artillery shell fuse cutaway - photo
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Why are there measuring increments engraved on the outside? Is this for some kind of indexing adjustment?
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Originally Posted by
mlochala
Why are there measuring increments engraved on the outside? Is this for some kind of indexing adjustment?
It's probably used to set the time delay to detonation. Aerial bursts are far more effective than allowing the shell to actually hit the ground before exploding.
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Originally Posted by
mklotz
It's probably used to set the time delay to detonation. Aerial bursts are far more effective than allowing the shell to actually hit the ground before exploding.
Ok, that makes sense. Thanks!
