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Pressure-Chemical, Model 1950

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1519-261

Description

This device consists of a plunger, detonator retaining ring, vial of acid, and a chemical pellet enclosed in a bakelite case. The case is strengthened on the outside by the addition of vertical ribs; the lower portion is threaded to accommodate the detonator retaining ring. The plunger, held in place by a shear pin, rests on the vial. This fuze has no metallic parts.

This fuze is used with the Model 1947, Model 1951, Model 1951 probe-proof, and Model 1951 undetectable shaped charge antitank mines.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

Landmine, AT, Model 1947

Landmine, AT, Model 1951

Source(s)

TM 5-280, Foreign Mine Warfare Equipment (chg 1, 1971)