Description
This fuze is an electronic multi-option time delay fuze with selectable functioning modes for forest canopy penetration, bunker structure penetration and superquick for open terrain.
The fuze body is steel. A forest canopy switch extends from the nose of the fuze to signal to the fuze electronic circuit when first contact is made with the forest canopy An umbilical assembly is positioned at the nose of the fuze for electrical connection to the M433 Fuze Safety and Timing Device located in the helicopter. Internally, the fuze consists of a resistance capacitance (RC) electronic time circuit, a safing and arming mechanism with an electrical M84 detonator and a booster assembly. The fuze has a selectable time delay range that depends on the height of the forest canopy (40 to 130 ft). It has no internal battery. Required voltage is supplied by the aircraft via the safety and timing device 160 milliseconds prior to the rocket being fired. During this period, the fuze is charged to give the time delay selected by the pilots.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
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Source(s)
TM 43-0001-30, Rockets (chg 14, 2001)
