
This fuze is a wet energized type VT fuze incorporating a S and A device similar to that contained in the M533 fuze. The proximity portion of the fuze employs solid state circuitry, battery plates, liquid electrolyte contained in a glass ampoule and an electric detonator. The S and A device contains a spring driven, out-of-line detonator rotor which houses the nonelectric detonator, an escapement mechanism and a firing pin assembly.
No information about functioning.
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)