hrc 156 Posted November 4, 2013 I don't understand the difference between them. I understand that US bombs have both types of fuzes in them and they can even be selected by pilot in flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s171s 6 Posted November 4, 2013 explosion on contact with the surface - nose fuze bomb penetrated into the ground and then explodes - tail fuze Sorry for my bad english... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted November 4, 2013 tail fuze can be set with delay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s171s 6 Posted November 4, 2013 it all depends on the type of target Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrc 156 Posted November 4, 2013 Specifically, in F-16 pilot can choose nose, tail and nose-tail fuze settings for Mk series of bombs. What would nose-tail setting then be? Both fuses armed I guess? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites