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Re-Zünder

Grzesio

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I wonder, have you ever heard about a German WW2 era fuze called Re-Zünder or RE-Zünder?
All I know, it was a time fuze for Flak projectiles, set with a setter called Re-Steller. It did not use a clockwork mechanism (contrary to Krupp-Thiel or Junghans ones) and was most likely set remotely, so I guess it was an electric fuze. It was undergoing trials in 1944/45 (working great according to Rheinmetall or very unreliably according to Flak E 5), but it was already considered as early as 1941. I even have no idea, what this Re or RE actually meant.

Any information will be greatly appreciated!

Best regards

Grzesio
 
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Not knowing, just guessing but it could be something like "Rohreinstell-Zünder" ~ a fuze setable in the barrel for faster firing.
 
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