FACTORS INITIATING THE ACTIVATION OF FIRING CHAIN IN ARTILLERY FUSES

Basic function of an artillery fuse is to ef-fectively initiate the activation of the main charge, located in the projectile shell, at a place and time decided by a gunner. The fuse also has a key role for ensuring the safe use of ammunition. Efficient initiation of the first part of so called firing train decides on proper functioning of the fuse. This element generates an impulse stimulating the activation of subsequent components of the train (chain). In the article, the authors will focus on factors initiating the correct activation of first components of the fire train in artillery fuses. These factors, with some pros and cons, will be discussed on examples of fuses which are used up to now.