
Fuze M54 is a combination time and superquick fuze with settings for time action (to 25 seconds) and for superquick action. The fuze is used with fixed, semi-fixed, and separate loading, base ejection, smoke and illuminating projectiles. It is identical with fuze M55 series except that fuze M55 models have a booster assembled to the fuze.
No information about functioning.
MIL-HDBK-146, Fuze Catalog (1982)
TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)