Description
Primer detonators M16 and M16A1 are available with delays of 4 to 5 seconds, or 8 to 15 seconds. The delay time is stamped on the end of each primer detonator.
The M16 differs from the M16A1 only in that the M16A1 has a high shoulder and the end of the detonator is painted yellow. The shoulder was added so that upon severe impact, the fuze plunger is arrested by the shoulder so that the blow on the primer has the force of the firing pin spring, thus avoiding a malfunction due to a pierced primer. The M16 is for use only on tail fuzes M112, M113, and M114.
Both the M16 and M16A1 have a groove around the head as distinguished from the knurled head of the M14. They differ also in thread pitch from the M14. The M14 has 12 threads per inch; the M16 and M16A1 have 20 threads per inch. The 4- to 5-second delay of the M16 and M16A1 is used against ship targets; the 8- to 15-second delay against shore targets.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
TM 9-1325-200, Bombs and Bomb Components (1966)
OP 2216, Volume 1 - Aircraft Bombs, Fuzes, and Associated Components (1960)
OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)
