For a landmine with blast-type fuzing, which fuzing mechanism is indicated?

For a landmine with blast-type fuzing, which fuzing mechanism is indicated?

• A. Pressure
• B. Tilt rod
• C. Influence
• D. Cmd Det

Answer: (A)

Blast-type fuzing detonates from a direct load on a sensor, typically a pressure plate. A pressure fuze is activated when the weight of a person or vehicle compresses the plate, triggering the detonator and producing a blast. Tilt-rod fuzes require tilting of a rod, which is a different triggering method. Influence fuzes sense external energy (electromagnetic, infrared, seismic) and can detonate without direct contact. Command-detonation fuzes rely on a remote command from an operator. Because blast-type fuzing is defined by a load-activated detonator, the pressure mechanism best fits this scenario.

Blast-type fuzing detonates from a direct load on a sensor, typically a pressure plate. A pressure fuze is activated when the weight of a person or vehicle compresses the plate, triggering the detonator and producing a blast. Tilt-rod fuzes require tilting of a rod, which is a different triggering method. Influence fuzes sense external energy (electromagnetic, infrared, seismic) and can detonate without direct contact. Command-detonation fuzes rely on a remote command from an operator. Because blast-type fuzing is defined by a load-activated detonator, the pressure mechanism best fits this scenario.