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PD, XM593, XM593E1

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Description

Point detonating fuze XM593 is provided for use with the high explosive 90mm XM591 cartridge. The fuze is a modification of fuze M524A1 (M524E2) used with 81mm cartridges. The modification involves a change to the arming mechanism - delayed arming has been shortened.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

Cartridge, 90mm HE, XM591

PD, M524 Series

Source(s)

MIL-HDBK-146, Fuze Catalog (1982)

TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)