Which statement defines Impact in the context of stinger missile behavior?

• A. Missile misses the target entirely
• B. Missile hits the target surface, but does not penetrate the target skin
• C. Missile penetrates the target before detonation
• D. Missile detonates immediately on launch

Answer: (B)

Impact means the fuze is set to detonate when the missile makes contact with the target, so the warhead explodes at the surface rather than after penetrating. This explains why the description of hitting the target’s surface but not penetrating before detonation best fits the term—the explosion happens at the point of contact without requiring penetration. Other firing modes would involve detonation at different moments (such as after proximity without contact or at launch), which aren’t described by impact.