Confused by the fuzes... ConFuzed :-P

[LordOrion]

Fuzing options have been here for some time now but honestly speaking I still haven't figured out how to use them properly, mainly because I haven't  found any document that clearly explain the differences between various fuzes and how/when use them, especially for cluster bombs.

Is there any good guide/tutorial which can help me?

Thank you and merry Xmas!

[NytHawk]

Don't think there is any DCS guide showing what every individual fuze does, however you can definitely google them if you can be bothered.
Typically i just use the default fuzing because for 99% of engagements in DCS, it does the job.

[silverdevil]

On 12/24/2024 at 10:08 AM, LordOrion said:

Fuzing options have been here for some time now but honestly speaking I still haven't figured out how to use them properly, mainly because I haven't  found any document that clearly explain the differences between various fuzes and how/when use them, especially for cluster bombs.

Is there any good guide/tutorial which can help me?

Thank you and merry Xmas!

there is no doc by DCS. 

 

i personally understand what they are supposed to do but have not created a doc. if you have a particular question, i can surely try to answer.

[RogueSpecterGaming]

On 12/24/2024 at 7:08 AM, LordOrion said:

Fuzing options have been here for some time now but honestly speaking I still haven't figured out how to use them properly, mainly because I haven't  found any document that clearly explain the differences between various fuzes and how/when use them, especially for cluster bombs.

Is there any good guide/tutorial which can help me?

Thank you and merry Xmas!

There is a lot that is taken into account when picking and setting fuzes. It all depends on the mission and the desired effect the pilot is trying to achieve. 

I can tell you common settings for MK82/MK84 M904/905 fuzes are usually 4 or 6 seconds for the arm delay, instant(0) for the function.

Typically, the only bombs that will use function delays are your penetrating bombs (GBU-24A/B, GBU-31v3, and any other BLU-109 bomb body). They are usually equipped with a FMU-152 or more commonly the FMU-143.

GBU-38s will typically be set to 14 seconds for the arm delay and instant(0) for the function and will either use the FMU-139 or 152, just depends on availability. 

GBU-12s and 10s typically get 139 fuzes are settings for the fuze vary depending on the mission task.