Just before it reached its target, it was guided into the water whereupon its wings would break off and then it then would run like a torpedo, propelled by its remaining kinetic energy; it would explode below the waterline of the vessel. The proximity fuze was that of a regular German torpedo.
Just before impact with its target, the device was guided into the water, whereupon its wings broke off and then it ran like a torpedo, propelled by its remaining kinetic energy; it would explode beneath the ship. The proximity fuze was similar to a standard German torpedo.