Description
The VZ-1 vibration fuze is of the instantaneous, mechanical type. It consists of a circular, cardboard case, about 3 inches in diameter and 1 1/4 inches in height, containing a thick, rubber, hollowed-out disk. A Y-shaped metal vibrator is suspended in the center of the disk by three fine spiral springs. A contact screw is fastened to the top of the disk and is attached to one of the electric wire leads. The other wire lead is attached to one of the springs so that the circuit is broken only by the short space between the vibrator and the contact screw. The wire leads are tied into an electric circuit for ignition of a charge. The Russian word for “top” (Bepx), the model number (VZ-1), and manufacturer’s symbols are stenciled in black on the top of the fuze.
This fuze is used on some MZD delayed-action mines and improvised types of mines.
Functioning
Traffic rumbling over the ground or bridge causes the vibrator in the fuze to vibrate until it makes contact with the contact screw. This closes the circuit and fires the charge.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
Physical Data
No additional physical data available.
See Also
Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-1
Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-2
Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-3
Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-4
Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-5
Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-10
Landmine, Delayed Action, MZD-35
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