Sub-Miniature Tubes (History)

[kmcguitars]

I was just watching the History Channel. Apparently Sub-Miniature Tubes where developed during WWII for Anti-Aircraft shells. They where used as a radio active triggering device place inside the actual shell. It amplified a signal that allowed the shell to detonate near it's target. Pretty Amazing ! So if anyone is worried about how robust Sub-Miniature's are? They can be shot out of a canon and still work. So if the SFX-03 turns out to be `THE BOMB' That was the original intent of the Sub Mini's.

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

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Hehe cool info, thanks

[shredaholic]

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+1

[Gearjoneser]

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That's pretty interesting........Don't worry, I won't ask you how to bias a Warhead!

[kmcguitars]

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Here's a link to the top secret Tube driven bombs of WWII.Proximity Fuze artillery

[Jeff Seal]

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Do you know that tubes are still used in missiles today??!! The electromagnetic disruption that occurs during a nuclear detonation does not affect a vacuum tube....

Jeff Seal

[tot_Ou_tard]

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I understand that they are incredibly robust. Does anyone know what they sound like?

[bryvincent]

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6CW4 Nuvistor triode

[Sludgenutz]

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I understand that they are incredibly robust. Does anyone know what they sound like?

Yes...KA-BOOM!

Seriously though, its still amazing that they were able to cram a nuke in an artillery shell a decade and a half later. These devices must have been a part of that effort too.

[V!N]

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Yes...KA-BOOM!