Magnetic pistol
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magnetic-pistol-291-8684972
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Magnetic pistol
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Magnetic pistol is the term for the device on a torpedo or naval mine that detects its target by its magnetic field, and triggers the fuse for detonation. A device to detonate a torpedo or mine on contact with a ship or submarine is known as a contact pistol. A magnetic pistol on a mine will allow the mine to detonate in proximity to a target, rather than actual contact, allowing the mine to cover a larger effective area. A magnetic pistol on a torpedo allows the torpedo to detonate underneath t
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_pistol
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2023-03-25T14:46:38Z
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