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5 OCTOBER 1945

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of U. S. Navy

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INDEX
NAVY BOMB FUZES FUZES-Continued.
2.37 and

TAIL

Page Bomb
_240 30,31 34, :<5

Bomb hi1 I~uze Mk Tail lhze RIk 2%Bomb Tail Hydrostatic

ATot 0

Fnzc~ Mk

ATHWARTSHIP

FUZES
Hydrostla tic Hyclrost,n tic Fuzz
16, 17

Bomb Atlhwart ship hlk 224 Bomb Athw:rrtship

Alk 2:<4.

Euzc
28,29

SPECIAL FUZES (Reference Only)

Bomb huze Al k 232 Ihml) Fiizt~ Alk 23.3 Bomb Fuzc Mk 235 Bomb Fllix Mli 236
29 29

26,27

31 31

ARMY

BOMB
Page

FUZES Page
104, 105

NOSE FUZES-p(orlt inuctl.

B0rr11, L Yose L k31;1~~ Ii1 155 1,

44,45 46, 47 . 50,51 52> 53 54, 55

Boml) Nose Iirlzes nr ; A3 :1nd All59 -- 108, 109 Bt~mb NOW FIIZW Al 1KS, 1\1164,hl 165 b 112, 11:Z Bomb NOW VI~ZCY 1 170 114,115

TAIL

FUZES

74,75 76, 77 7s, 79 so, x 1 82, s:z

Bomb ltril Ihzc~s AN-- A1lOOA2, AN -,12lOlA2, AN-MlO2A2 _ ~__ 42,43 Boml) Itlil b11zc hllO6A2 48,49 13omb ltril J~wx~s 311 12A I , -Al 113A-1;
IzlllihA21. -. 56,57

JSoml) Isi Fr1zc3 Rfll5, il116, R1117- _ 58, 59 13omb hi1 Lor~g-Ihlay Ihzc~ R/1 123A 1, Rl124A1, Ml25Al - ~-_ ~~ _.__ 62, 63 YhJIIl\J Tail l,0rq+lh1:1y FllZCS R11:32,
mm, M1:34__m I3ornb hi1 Jhze h114i-S _ - ~_---_~__ 72, 7:s 84

Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb :TED

Tail Id Tail Tail

liuzc:s Ml 50 ant1 hll51- - - _ 96, 97 Fuze A/f 152 _ _ - - _ _ _ _ _ 98, 99 Fuze M 153 _.._ _ - - - _ - - - - 100, 101
hzcs AIlGO, Ml61, h!Il62LlO, ,111

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FUZES

Page
70 71

SPECIAL FUZES

(Reference Only)

Page
63

I3omh (Butterfly) Amitlsl~ips J?uzc h1129 hrnt) (But tIorfby)Amidships Fuze R/l130
(14sj_-- .....---~ _---_--___--

13omb Fuze Ml21

Bomb I;uze 11122 _ _ .

130111t3 Fuzo

I3omb (Ru ttcrfly)

(149)_--

Amidships

Fuze h 11 ;Z 1
$1

1\1141_----

--

54 107

IIJoml) Fuzc M156-m -- -

GAS-TANK

FUZES

Homt) hi1 Fuzc ,\i 154. - - - - - - - - - _ ._ 102, 10s 130~11) F1.w (Ancmomoter Arming)
Ml57__ ~_ ..--_----._ - ..__ -__ 106,107

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84 107

EXPLANATORY
1lSC. Obsolctc~ f11ms 11my lx) llSd, \vhen nlltllorized by the Bureau of Ordnc?ncc, for specit~l purposts, such as training. Restrictions on Use Action This rcfcrs to the tyl)c of forcle that ciluscs the fuzc to function :1n(1 the delay with which tbc fuzc f11nctions. (No deln-~~ time is givclrl for hydrostatic* frizcs. All hytlrost~atic fuzcs fire inst antallcously w11cn causal to function by hydrostatic ]msslll(.) Thcst~ apply only tjo Navy usug/b of good lots of fuzos in the bombs for wlkh t#hc fuzcls mere ii1tlendctl. l:i(*tic:ll limitat ions, such as minimum :tltitutlth of rc~lc~sc, :WC promulgated by t)he Chief Restrictions on the use of of Naval Opcrtltions. tlefcctjvc lots of fllzes arc promulgated in Orclnunce Circular TAters and 01 1515. SW page 8 for special prchc3utions in the use of certain fuzcs. Fuzcs for whiclI no restrictions are listed are safe for all take-offs and landings anywhere, including (21t~apiilt tnkc-offs and arrc3tcd hirldings.

61 61

Modifications

Air Status . This iildi(+:lt (1s :1\7:1il:lbility. their mcnnings iirt~: Tcbrms used and

Travel to Arm

Service--IYlch fuzc is iindcr currcn t procurcmen t or suitable for procurcmcnt if requircmcnts csist. Obsolescent - -Thcl fuze is becoming obsolete or It is not is being sup~s~d~d 1)~ anot her design. in product,ion and not suitrthle for future proclllelll~ll t . Obsolete -Fuzos are listed as obsolete only when so tlcc~larctl by the Rurwu of Ordn:~ncc and so st:Lt,ed in 01 1515, c~hapter 4. Fuzcs may be decla,rctl obsolete for 1he following IYXSOIIS (1) : Present stock is almost exhausted and will not be (2) Ii*clscbnt stocak is in ~sccss of rcplcnislicd. Bureau of Ortl~~:~ncc~ rccluiremcbllts. (3) The fuzz, bccuuse of s:lfclty i~~flsoi~s, is linsuituhlc for Navy

This gives an avcragc figure (unless otherwise noted) for 1be air tr:Lv4, along the trnjcct ory of t,hc bomb, rcyuirt~l to ttrm t)hch fuzz when inThe stalled in bornl~s for which it, is tlcsigncd. figure givcbii is not to be confused with thcl minimum s:lf(i altitud(l of r~~lci~s~~, which clopciitls on t) ot,hcr f~lctol~s.

Indications

of Arming

This term rcfcrs to the visual evidence of normal arming or parti: arming of undamaged fuzcls.

Bombs in Which

Used

This list inoludcls the bombs for which the fuze was designed and the bombs in which it could be or has been used to give tactical results. L 3ee Restrictions on Use.

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REQUIRED

TO ARM BOMB FUZES

DIVE ANGLE = 0 HORIZONTAL RELEASE DIVE
7nnn

ANGLE

= 30

+
W w LL

400

; LL -Y 1 I
d li

1500

\Gp zoo

; -J ii!

300

%0 tPQ 1000

2 cl lrw

;; >

500

500 AIR TRAVEL,

1000 FEET

500
AIR

1000
TRAVEL,

I500 FEET

2000

Figure

Figure

DIVE
500 *

ANGLE

= 15

DIVE

hNGLE=45

+ w LL i 2 c 0 I= (r
W >

400

300

200

100

0 0 500 All? TRAVEL, IO00 FEET

tiiiiiiiii
500
AIR

1000
TRAVEL,

1500
FEET

Figure

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ARM

BOMB

FUSES

DIVE

ANGLE

= 60

50-o
AIR

IO00
TRAVEL,

1500
FEET

2000

Figure

Notes-- Tlrese charts provide a convenient means of determining the vertical fall in feet requiretl to arm the various types of fuzes n-hen the bomb is reThe air travel for leased in any combination of dive angle and speed. entering the cluxts is t,he act,ual distance traveled by t!he bomb along the 4ven in t)he ticwript,ion of each fuze. trajectory. Vtllues of air travel are h Vertical fall required to arm is tlcfinetl as tllc vorticd distlancc bc~twcen the point, of wlcase of tho bomb and tlic point wh(brc tllcl fuzc~ bccomw fully asrnctl. Procedure -JVith air travel for a given fuze enter t)he chart for the approProject air travel vertNically lo the curve corresponding t0 priate dive angle. spcwl of aircwd t and from thcrc horizontally to ititorw(~f the vertical fall scalp. This intclrwction givchs the vertical full wquiwtl to arm the fuze. Example : ,lir trawl Dive angle-~ _ True air speed - Ijrom 30 chwt: Jcrticul fall Given:
- 1,100 feet

_. .

30 dPgr~cs
200 Ii110 t s

_ G50 ftbcht

VERTICAL

FALL

REQUIRED

TO

ARM

BOMB

FUSES

DIVE

ANGLE

= 60

500 AIR

1000 TRAVEL,

1500 FEET

Figure

Notes--Thme charts provide a convenient means of determining the vertical fall in feet required to arm the various types of fuzes when the bomb is released in any combination of dive angle and speed. The air travel for entering the charts is the actual distance traveletl by the bomb along the trajectory. Values of air travel are given in the description of each fuze. Vertical fall required to arm is defined as the vertical distance between the point of release of the bomb and the point where the fuzc becomes fully armed. Procedure- -With air travel for a, given fuze cnt,er t,he chart for the appropriate dive angle. Project air travel vertically to the curve corresponding to speed of aircraft and from there horizontally to intersect the vertical fall scale. This intcrsectiorr gives the vertical fall rcquirecl to arm the fuze. Example : Given: Air travel- _Dive angle _-..--- _~~ -.~~. Trueairspeed---~. ~~ -~ From 30 chart: Vertical fall_ _.
- 1,100 feet

30 dcgrccs 200 knots - - 650 fecbt as equal to uir-

Tn dives over GO degrees, vertical arming travel.

fall may be consitlcwd

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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Bomb Nose Fuzes AN-Ml Ml 70 04, AN-MI 2OAI, tllie rack or shackle, the fuzc arming wires should be checked and t,hen t,he fuze safctp cotter pins removed. 8. Do not mix loads of para-frngs with other bombs. 9. Carry clusters only in TBI? or ot,hcr bombbay type aircraft of maximum safet)y. 10. These clust,ers may be used safely only with continuous maximum cart. Bomb Nose Fuzes AN-MI AN-Ml 26Al 1 OAl and

To iusure maximum safety, the following precautious should be tInken when using clusCers of bombs containing these fuzcs: I. Insure by repeated instruction that ALL mcu hnr~tllit~g clust~c~rs con taming bombs with these fuzcs undcrst and the construction and operation of the cluster and fuzes. Keep the number of men to a, minimum. 2. Inform local Bomb Disposal Officer of the use of these clusters and have him stand by or be avaSilablc upou call to assembly, handling, ant1 loading areas. 3. Only Bomb Disposal Personnel, or other pcrsonnc1 similarly qlralified, are to handle armed fuzcs. 4. Insure that> pilots and crews arc informed of the possibility of a bombs detonating following both land and water crashes. (The arming wire may be accitlcn tally removed by impact, arming the fuze.) 5. Assemble fuzes to clustered bombs prior to hoist,ing imo aircraft. (Because more care can bc tlakcn under more favorable conditions of ligllt, wcatlrcr, and accessibility.) G. Fuzc clusters only as needed. 7. After the cluster is positively fastened to

lhc following precautions should bc taken when usiug bornbs or clusters of bombs containing these
fuzc5.

I. Insure that all people handling bombs, or clusters of bombs, containing these fuzcs arc aware that a blow crushing one of tlhese fuzes may cause the fuze to fire, detona tiug the bomb. This could result from dropping a cluster of bombs five to ten feet onto a hard surface. Appropriate care must, therefore, be exercised. 2. It is recommended that clusters or bombs containing these fuzes not bc carried on external racks in landings of carrier-busctl aircraft,, since on arrested landings an accidcntjally released cluster or bomb might dctonat,c as a result of crushing, even though the fuzes were unarmed.

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cly only

NOTE
mbs, or zcs tlrc SC fuzes e bomb. f bombs ropri at c mbombs
cxtc1ml1

No Navy BombFuzes havebeenissuedfor service use with the designations listed below: Mk 200-218 inclusive Mk 220 Mk 222 Mk 225 Mk 226 Mk 241 Mk 242

ft, since released besult, of rmetl.

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4-8.

GREATEmR THAN &

CID

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ARMED

I
Figure

1.66.-Outline Drawing of Nose Fuze AN-M& 279

Weight

and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded -- -Lipprosin~ntely 4. I 1b. Weight of Booster -0.9 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing--Six fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a metal crafe measuring 15.5 in. Y 10.7 in. s 6.3 in. and weighing about 36 lb. gross.

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BOMB

NOSE

FUZE

AN-Mk

219

Characteristics Action--1nstantantaous upon impact Modifications--Nods 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 differ only in the identit,y of tJhc manufactnrcr. Status---Serviw Restriction on IJse- ----Noncb Air Travel to Arm- -Approximately 1000 ft. Indication of Arming--If the striker flange has separated from the outer slccvc by more than yi6 in., the fuze should 1x3 considered armed.

Bombs in Which loo-lb. Chemical

Used

FOR I 3

Bomb Mk 42 Mk 4 and Mods 500-11~. G . I. Bomb Mk 12 and Mods* lOOO-lb. Cr. P. Bomb Mk 13 and Mods* WO-lb. Demo. Bomb Rlk 9 1000-lb. Dcrno. Bomb Mk 9 * 325-350-11,. depth bomb--All* ,Vrmy G. P. bomb--All service types** LZN-Standard G. P. bombs-All**
100~lb. G. I. Bomb
*\ITith adaplchr rmg and an additional JIk I. **\Yith adapter ring and an Auxiliary Auxiliary Booster Booster Mk 4.

Figure

7.-Nose

Fuze

AN-Mk 219

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UNARMED

ARMED

C-1

g"----'

Figure

8.-Outline

Druwing

of Nose

Fuze

Mk

227

Weight

and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 7.6 lb. Weight of Booster-l.4 oz. tetryl Standard Packing-One fuze is packed in a single container with one Tail Fuze Ml< 223. Two containers are packed in a metal crate rneafsuring 27.1 in. x 12.3 in. s 6.3 in. ancl weighing about 65 lb. gross.

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BOMB

NOSE

FUZE

Mk

221

Characteristics Action--Impac+,
0.01.-sec. delay.

Modifications- -1lods 0, I, 3, and 4 differ only in t)he identity of the manufacturer. Mod 1 A. S. is nlodificd for nrltisublllarine USC. Status---Ohol(~t Restriction (b. purposes only. 850 to 1100 ft. cap flange on Cse-Training

has separated from the horizontal index line on the outer sleeve by more than $is in., the fuze should be considered armed. Bombs in Which Used

Air Travel to Arm--,ipproximately

Indication of Arming-- If the protecting

500~lb. G. P. Bomb Ml< 12 and 500-lb. Demo. Bomb Mk 9 lOOO-lb. G. P. Bomb Ml< 13 and lOOO-lb. Demo. Bomb Llk 9 lOOO-lb. G. P. Bomb Ml< 36

figure

9.-Nose

Fuze

Mk

227

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Chart Actiol Modi the ic is In0 Statu Restr Air TI Indicr the fl

ARMED ARMED

Figure

7Q.-Outline

Drawing

of Tail Fuze MI< 223

Weight

and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded- AppmCmatc y IO.5 1b. Weight of Booster- 1.4 oz. tetryl Standard Packing-One fuze is packed in a single container with one Nose Fuze I-a 221. Two containers are packed in a metal crate measuring 27.1 in. x 12.3 in. x 6.3 in. and weighing about 65 lb. gross.
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BOMB

TAIL

FUZE

Mk

223

I I 1

Characteristics Action-Impact, inertia firing, 0.01~sec. delay. ModificaGm+-Mods 0 , 1,3, and 4 d%Te~only in the identity of the manufacturer. Mod 1 ,!L S. is modified for antisubmarine use. Status-Obsolete. Restriction on Use-Training purposes only Air Travel to Arm--Approximately

If the upper surface of the the state of arming. striker has separated from tlhe outer sleeve by more than 3:s in ., the fuze should be considered arnle&. Bombs in Which Used

850 to 1100 ft.

Indications of Arming--The window in the side of the f uze permits visual examination to dct ermine

500~lb. Cr. P. Bomb Mk 12 and Mods SOO-lb. Demo. Bomb Mk 9 1000-lb. G. P. Bomb Mk 13 and I\1ods 1000-h. Demo. Bomb Mk 9 1000~Jb. G. P. Bomb Mk 36

Figure 7 7 .--Tail
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Figure

7 I.-Outline

D rawing

of Athwartship

Hydrostatic

Fuze Mk

224

Weight

and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded--Approximately 12.0 lb. Weight of Booster--O.5 oz. tetryl, and 8.9 oz. TNT Standard Packing--Four metal containers, each containing one complete fuze (irwluding booster and booster extender) with bolts and gaskets, are packed in a nletal crate measuring 17.2 in. x 7.S in. s 7.8 in. anti weighing about 56.5 lb. gross

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BOMB

ATHWARTSHIP

HYDROSTATIC

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Mk

224

Characteristics Action--Hydrostatic: arming and firing. Modifications - Mods 0, 1, and 2 differ only in the identity of t8hc IllfLnllfa(tlilf~1. Status-~-O~)solc~tc~. Restriction on Use--Not to hc used by Naval activities. Air Travel to Arm-None rcquirtv~.

Indications of Arming-Thrl fuzc is partially armed Hydrostatic when the jump-out pin is missing. pressure is needed to c*ornpleto alming. Bombs in Which Used

All depth bombs with athwartship fuze povkct~. (Requirc3 iisc of a spacm wh-hcln us;chd in &XL and 7OO-lb. depth bombs.)

I---

BOOSTER

EXfH4DER

BOOSTER

PISTOL

Figure

13.-Athwartship

Hydrostatic

Fuze Mk

224

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Figure

74.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze Mk

227

Weight

and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded---Approximately 0.7 lb. Weight of Booster-O.1 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing---Four metal containers, each containing 24 fuzes, a,re packed in a metal crate measuring 17.3 in. x 13.0 in. x 12.9 in. and weighing about 102 lb. gross.

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BOMB NOSE FUZE Mk

227

Characteristics Action--instantaneous upon impact. Modifications- -None. Status -Obsolete. Restriction on Use--None. Air Travel to Arm -LIppt~osirnately 1500 ft. when

near sea level; 3000 ft. at an altitude Indication arming. of Arming---No external

of 20,000 ft. indication of

Bomb in Which S-lb. ,Intiaircraft

Used Bomb Ml< 34.

Figure 75.-Nose
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Figure 76.-O

I
of Tail Fuze AN-Mk 228

u tl ine D rowing

Weight

and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded--Approximately 10.5 lh. Weight of Booster-l.4 oz. tctryl Standard Packing--Few fums, each in a metal container, arc puked metal crate 17.1 in. x 11.6 in. s 11.6 in. and weighing about 60 11). gross.

in a

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Characteristics Action-Impact, inertia firing, 0.0%sec. delay. Modifications--NIocts 0 and 1 differ only in the identity of the manufacturer. Status-Service. Restriction on Use- -None. Air Travel to Arm --Approximatlely 1) 100 ft. Indication of Arming---Thth wintlow in the side of

the fuze provides visual examination for arming. If the upper surface of the striker has separated from the outer sleeve by more than $(/6 in., the fuze should be considered armed. Bombs in Which
1600~lb. A. I. Bombs

Used 1.

1000-lb. ,4. I. Bomb AN-Mk 33. Mk 1 and AiN-Allc

Figure

77.--Tail

Fuze AN-Mk

228

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Figure

78.-Oufline

D rawing

of Tail

Hydrostatic

Fuze Mk

229

Weight

and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approxinmtely 14.5 lb. Weight of Booster--l.6 OZ. tctryl. Standard Packing-m-Four fuzes, each in 1~ metal contuiner, are pwked. in a me1 al crate measurin g 17.5 in. x 11.6 in. s 11.6 in. and weighing nhout 75 lb.
grOS.

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FUZE Mk 229

Characteristics

Action-Hydrohatic: arming and firing, adjustable to firing depths of 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 ft.
Modifications-Mods 0, 1, and 2 differ only in the identity of the manufacturer. Status- -0bsoletc. Restriction activities. on Use-Not1 to be used by Naval 400 to 500 ft.

Indication arming.

of Arming-No

external

evidence

of

Bombs in Which

Used

Air Travel to Arm--Appl,o?iimatcly

650- and 700-lb. depth bombs-All 500-lb. Demo. Bomb Mk 9 1000~lb. Demo. Bomb Mk 9 500~lb. G. P. Bomb Mlr 12 and Mods 10004b. G. P. Bomb Mk 13 and Mods 1000-11,. G. P. Bomb Mk 36

Figure

79.-Tail

Hydrostatic

fuze

Mk

229

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Character Action-t to firing (3 Modificati llotls 0, incorpora. 6 have a4 sized: MO emphasize Status- --I ,1 Restrictio
lo be llse~

12.7

figure IO.--0utline

D rawing of Tail Hydrosfatic fuze AN-Mk

230

Weight

and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 14.5 lb. Weight of Booster-O.9 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing-Four fuzes, each in a metal container, arc packed in a mct~al crate measuring 16.5 in. x 11.6 in. x 11.6 in. and weighing about 75 lb. gross.

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HYDROSTATIC

FUZE AN-Mkn3o

Characteristics
Action-1 Iydrost atic arllling and firing, adjustable to firing depths of 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 ft. Modifications - Mods 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. 11~1s 0, 1, and 3 are similar; 1lods 4, 5, and 6 Mods 5 and incorporate added safety features. 6 have accuracy of 25-ft. clepth setting emphasized: Mod 4 has accuracy of 50-ft. depth setting eruphnsized. Status --IClods 0, 1, and 3--Obsolete. 1lods 4, 5, and (~--Service. Restrictions on Use--Pllods 0, 1, mtl 3 are not to be used front Naval aircraft, Xo restrictions

on use of Mods 4, 5, and 6; but use of Mods 5 and 6 is preferred because of more accurate 25-ft. depth setting. Air Travel to Arm--,ipprosimately 300 to 400 ft. Indication of Arming--No external indication of arming.

Bombs in Which Used

325-lb. Depth Bomb Ml\: 53 and Mods. 350-lb. Depth Bomb Mk 54 and Mods. 500-lb. G. P. Bomb SN-M64 and Mods. 1000-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M65 and Mods. 2OWlb. G. P. Bomb 21N-,1166 and Mods.

Figure

27.-Tail

Hydrostatic

Fuze AN-M&

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Figure

22.-Outline

Drawing

of Tail Hydrogatic

Fuze

Mk

231

Mod

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-ApprosimaIcly 6.5 lb. (Includes relay pellets.) Weight of Booster-O.8 oz. tetryl Standard Packing-Six fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a mc~tal crate measuring 9.2 in. s 13.7 in. s 13.8 in. and weighing about 5:, lb. gross.

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HYDROSTATIC

FUZE Mk 231 Mod o

Characteristics
Action--Hydrostatic arnling and firing; fixed depth setting at 25 ft. Modifications--None. S tatus-Scrviw . Restrictions on Use-None. .\ir Travel to Arm-Approximately 300 to 400 ft.

Indication arniing.

of Arming-n0

external

indication

of

Bombs in Which Used

325-lb. Depth Bolnb Ail\: 53 and Mods. 350-lb. Depth Bomb Mk 54 and Mods. 500-lb. Cf. Y. Bon~b ,IN-L164 and Mods.

Figure

23.--Tail

Hydrostatic

Fuze

Mk

231

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Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 12.0 lb. Weight of Booster-O.5 oz. tetryl and. 8.9 oz. TNT. Standard Packing-Four metal containers, each containing one complete fuze (including booster and booster extender) with bolts aad gaskets, are packed in a metal crate measuring 17.2 in. x 7.8 in. s 7.8 in. and weighing about 60 lb. gross.

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BOMB

ATHWARTSHIP

HYDROSTATIC

FUZE Mk 234

Bomb Fuzes Mk 232 and Mk 233-These special fuzcs arc (lescribcd in 01 994. The f uzw and in formation concerning them nrny hc obtaiwd by special rcqucst to t)hc 13urchauof Ordnance.

and 2 differ only in the identity of the manufacMod 3 has only one detonator slider. turer. Status-Obsolete. Restriction on Use---Not to be used by Naval activities. Air Travel to Arm-None required. Indication of Arming-The fuze is partially armed Hydrostatic whcan the jump-out pin is missing. pressure is needed to complctc arming.

Characteristics
Action---H-ydlaost ti tic atming and firing, adjustable to firing depths of 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 ft. 0, 1, Modifications- -11 ods 0, 1, 2, and t?. Mods

Bombs in Which Used

All depth bombs with transverw fuzo pockets. (Itequires use of a spacer witZh 65O- and 700-lb. depth bombs.)

Figure

25.-Athwurtship

Hydrostatic

Fuze Mk

234

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1548

MK MK

10.6 I- 14.6

1 ARMED
n-&J-

UNARMED

Figure

26.-O

u tl ine

Druwing

of

Tail

Fuzes

Mk

237

Mod

0 and

Mk

238

Mod

Weight and Packing

Fully Loaded--All< 237 approximately 4.3 lb. 111~ 238 approximately 4.5 lb. Standard Packing--Ten fuzes (without vanes), each in a metal container, and two containers, each holding vane assemblies, are packed in a metal crat)e whose weight and dimensions are: Weight Fllze Crate size (gross) Mk 237 20.7 in. s 6.7 in. x 14.4 in. 64 lb. hlk 238 20.7 in. s 6.7 in. s 18.4 in. 71 lb. Weights of Fuzes

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BOMB TAIL

FUZES Mk 237 and Mk 238

Bomb Fuzes Mk 235 and Mk 236-These special fuzes are described in OP 690. The fuzes and information concerning them may be obtained by special request t)o the Bureau of Ordnance.

Mininlum release Restriction on Use--None. altitude is same as for instantaneous fuzes. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 400 to 500 ft. Indication of Arming-If tlhe distance between the eyelet on the gear mechanism and the flange on the stem cup is greater t,han 3sin., the fuze should be con sidered armed.

Characteristics
Ahon--Lead shear ant1 30-hr. Modifications---Mods mechanism details. Status-Service. wire, long delay, 2-, lo-,

Bombs in Which Used

Mk 237-500 lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M64Al* Mk 238-1OWlb. Cr. P. Bomb AN-M65Al* 2000-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M66Al*
*Bombs without the Al modification the Al Mods are not available. may be used if

0 and 1 differ only in arming

Figure

27.--Tail

Fuze Mk

237

Mod

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FUZE DATA

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1548

i 3.5

I ARMED
,r ir

5.0

I
Figure 1g". 28.-Outline Drawing of Nose Fuze Mk

239

Weight and Packing

Weight of Weight of Standard Fllze Mk in. s 12.3 Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 7.6 lb. Booster-l.4 oz. tetryl. Packing--One fuze is packed in a single container with one Tail Two containers are packed in a metal crate Inensuring 27.1 223. in. s 6.3 in. and weighing about 65 lb. gross.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE Mk

239

Characteristics
Action---Impact,, O.Ol-sec. delay. (Similar to Fuze Mk 221 except that booster has been cut down to fit Army G. P. bombs.) Modifications-None Status--Obsolescent Restriction on Use-None Air Travel to Arm--Approximately 850 to 1100 ft. Indication of Arming-If the protecting cap flange

has separated from the index line on the outer sleeve by more than ?{Gin., the fuze should be considered armed.

fR 3" z

Bombs in Which Used

All AN-M G. P. bombs and Navy G. P. bombs ,escept the Navy loo-lb. G. P. Bomb Mk 4 and LZods

Figure

29.~Nose

Fuze Mk

239

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FUZE DATA

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1548

14.4"

figure

30.-O

u tlme D rawing

of Tail

Hydrostatic

FuzdMk

240

Mod

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-6.6 Weight of Booster-O.8 oz. tetryl Standard Packing-Six fuzes, each crate measuring 9.2 in. x 13.7 in. x lb. (Includes relay pellets.) in a metal container, arc packed in a metal 17.8 in. and weighing about 58 lb. gross.

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BOMB

TAIL

HYDROSTATIC

FUZE Mk 240 Mod 0

Characteristics
Action-Hydrostatic arming and firing. (Similar to Puze -Mk 231, except for length of arming stem.) Modifications --None. Status-Service. Restriction on Use-None. Air Travel to Arm--Approximately 300 to 400 ft.

Indication arming.

of Arming-No

external

indication

of

Bombs in Which Used

IOOO-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M65 2000-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M66 and Mods and Mods

Figure

31.-Tail

Hydrostatic

Fuze Mk

240

Mod

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FUZE DATA

OP

1548

I-

5.0

L +Figure 32.-Outline Drawing

I .6--of Nose Fuze Mk 243

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximat~cly 4.4 lb. Weight of Booster-l.9 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing---Fifteen flues, each in a metal contuincr, arc packed in a wooden crate measuring 26.5 in. x 15.5 in. s 11.0 in. and weighing about 98 lb. gross.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE Mk 243

Bomb Fuzes Mk 241 and Mk 242.-These fuzes have not been produced as of 1 June 194%.

Characteristics
Action--1mpc:t ddfi~. Modifications (water (liscr,imiutifing), --None. 0.025SW.

Status-Service. Restriction on Use--None. (Note--Designed to be used in conjunction with AN-MlOOA2 series tail fuzes witIh O.24-sec. delay primer detonator.) Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 450 ft. Indication of Arming --lf the vane cup is missing, the fuze is armed.

Bombs in Which Used

,111 AX-11 cvccept Xavy G. P. bombs and Navy G. P. bombs loo-lb. Q. I. Bomb Ml< 4 and Mods

Figure

33.~-Nose

Fuze Mk

243

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FUZE DATA

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1548

IFigure 34.-Nose

1.6Fuze Mk 244

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded--,~pE.oSilIla tdy 4 .A lb. Weight of Booster-l.9 oz. ttttryl. Standard Packing-Fifteen fuztls, tlach in a metal co:~tainer, art: packed in a wooden crate measuring 26.3 in. s 15.5 in. s 11.0 in. and wc4ghing about 98 lb. gross.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE Mk 244

Characteristics
(Similar to Fuze Action-Impact, four-sec. delay Mk 243 except for differences noted below.) Modifications-Fuse Mk 244 Mod 0 is the same as Fuze Mk 243 except) for the delay element. Fuze Mk 244 Mod 1 differs from Fuze Mk 244 Mod 0 in that it has an added striker head and hze Mk 244 Mod 1 will reduced shear threads. function on ground impacts from altitudes of 1000 ft. and over.

Status-Service. Restriction on Use-None. 450 ft. the vane cup is missing, Air Travel to Arm-Approximately Indication of Arming-If the fuze is armed.

Bombs in Which Used

All AN-M G. P. Bombs and Navy G. P. bombs except Navy loo-lb. G. P. Bomb Mk 4 and Mods

Figure

X-Nose

Fuze Mk

244

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ARMY BOMB FUZES

NOTE

The

obsolete, in this

prewar

fuzes

listed These

below fuzes

are

not

de-

scribed

pamphlet. activities. . .

are not

to be

used by Naval

Ml05 Ml07 Ml 09
The designation ----.I-servicec--w, cub.

Ml41

has

not

been

assigned

to

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FUZE DATA

OP

1548

Char
Actia Prim 0.026
l

AN-M 16OA2-6.6 AN-M lOlA2-9.6 AN-M 102A2-13.6

Mod se% ctPlaJ the f sorief prim blade qrm Statu

Rest] Air I M *4r

PRIMER DETONATOR

M 14

Figure

[36.-O

u tl ine

Drawing

of

Tail

Fuzes

AN-MlOOA!?,

AN-M107A2,

and

Indic PYCIC thtJ \ be cc

AN-MIOlA2

Boml

Weight and Packing

Weights of Fuzes Fully LoadedAN-MlOoAa--_ -_ .__ ._ ~--__ 2.7 lb. AN-MlOlAa-. ~~_ ~~ _~ __- 2.9 lb. AN-M102A2m--~._---~~~-~- -::-m-____ ___ 3.2 lb. Standard Packing-Twenty-five fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden crate whose weight and dimensions are:
E'uze Grate size

M and 1

AN-MlooA2 AN-R21olAa AN-R2102A2

42

24.3 in. x 14.8 in. x 15.1 in. 27.3 in. x 14.8 in. x 15.1 in. 31.3 in. x 14.8 in. s 15.1 in.

116 lb. 129 lb. 145 lb.

Weight (gross)

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BOMB TAIL

FUZES AN-M

ooA2, AN-Ml 01A2, AN-MI 02A2

Characteristics
Action-Impact, inertia-firing, ?rimcr Detonator Ml4 with 0.0%, O.lO-, or 0.24-see. dolay interchangeable non-delay, o.Ol-,

M102, AN-MlOZAl, and AN-M 102A2

Modifications-M 100 and M 1OOAl series. 34 100 scbricshas an eight-bladed vane and a O.l-sec. tlclay primer detonator permanently assembled to ,4N-h/l1 OOAl series is similar to M 100 the fuzc. , except, t,h:zt it has an interchangeable ;(IlCS L AN-M lOOA series has a fourprirncr detonator. Maded vane and requires a shorter air travel to arm than clithor M1OO or AN-MlOOAl series.
Status-M 100 series-Obsolete-Being replaced by AN-Ml OOA2 series AN-MlOOAl series-Obsolete-Being replaced by AN-M 1OOA2 series. AN-M 1OOA2 series--Service

1OOO-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM44 and Mods 1000-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM65 and Mods 1000-lb. S. A. P. Bomb AN-M59 and Mods I 000-lb. Chemical Bomb AN -M79 2000-11:. G. P. Bomb ANM-34 2000-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM66 and Mods ~OOO-lb. L. C. Bomb ANhf56 and hfods

Restriction on Use--None AirTravel to Arm-((Approximate)

Ml00 and AN-MlOOAl AN-Ml 00A2 series-445 series-2000 ft. ft.

Indication of Arming-If-the

distance between the clyclct on the gear mechanism and the flange on tlw vane cup is more than $ in., the fuze should l)e considered armed.

Bombs Which Used in

Mloo, AN-Mloo, iIn(lAN-M 1OOA2 l(K)-lb. G. P. Bomb M30 and Mods 250-lb. G. P. Bomb M57 and Mods 220-lb. Frag. Bomb 260-lb. Frag. Bomb M81 AhANM88 AN-

k!lOl,AN-hflOlA1, und AN--MlOlA2

500-lb. G. P. Bomb ANMU and Mods 500-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM64 and Mods 500-lb. S. A. P. Bomb AN-M58 and Mods 500-lb. Incendiary Bomb AN-M76 500-lb. Chemical Bomb AN-h178

Figure

37.--Tail

Fuzes AN-M AN-M702A2

1 OOAI,

AN-M107A2,

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OP

15481

I-

Charac
ActionModific lcrs fro1 air traT Fuze A
featllre~

StatusRestricl to be 1 on use ( Air Tra MIN

VANE USED WITH FLAT-NOSE DEPTH BOMB

\ + t 38.-O
E.6u fline

Figure

Drawing

of

Nose

Fuze

AN-MI

03AI

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 3.7 lb. Weight of Booster-l.9 oz. tctryl. Standard Packing-Twenty-five fuzcs each in a metal container, are packed In a wooden crate measuring 22.3 in. s 17.3 in. s 9.2 in. and weighing 132 lb. gross.
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BOMB NOSE FUZE AN-Mlo3Al

haracteristics
ction-Impact, instantaneous, or 0.1~sec. delay. h4 103 difIS from the ,1N-M 103 in that it requires a longcl 1 trnvcl to arm. Fuze A N-M 103 differs from w ,1N-Ml03Al in having inadequate safe@ ;Itwos.

AS-31103,

,dN-bCZlO3Al

!odifications-M 103 and ,1N-M 103.

Indication of Arming--If missing, the fuze is armed.

510 ft. for delay. 765 ft. for instantaneous. the arming disc&s aw

Bombs in Which Used

tatus--?rf103 and AN-MlO3-Obsolctcl.

AN-XI103~~1-Service.

estrictions on Use--Ml03
1 be used by Naval I use of AN-MlO3Al. 11103

and AN-M103-Not No restriction activities.

lOOO-lb. ,iircraft &line AN-MI\; 13 Mod 1. Wlb. Frag. Bomb M82. All bombs* 100 lb. and over that receive a nose Bomb AN-M47A2, fuze exwpt the Chemical Chemkal Ronll) &170, and Navy loo-lb. G. Y. Bomb Mk 4 and hLlods.
*Otis auxiliarv booster is reqlkhd whe11 used in Navy ~Iust use special vane assembly when used with bombs. flat-nosed depth bombs. Special 4-in. diameter vane, rcquirtxd for use in the go-lb. Frag. 13omb 11182, is supplied \vit h fi II asselnblies of boml)s.

ir Travel to Arm-- -(Approximate).

1140 ft. for delay. 1710 ft. for instantaneous.

H BOMB

Figure

B.--Nose

Fuze AN-M

1 O3A 7

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45

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FUZE DATA

OP 1548

Char,
Actio Modi precil Statu 4.4 Restr cautic

I -

DELAYED AIMING PLUG IS ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF FUZE I N LINE WITH THIS PLUG

Figure 40.-O

u tl ine

Drawing of Nose Fuze AN-M7

04

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.2 lb. Weight of Booster-O.7 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing--Fifty fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden crate measuring 17.2 in. x 16.3 in. x 11.4 in. and weighing 98 lb. gross.

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1548

BOMB NOSE FUZE AN-Ml04

Characteristics
Action--Instantaneous Modifications-M 104 preciable difference. Status-Obsolete-Replaced Restriction on Use-See xhions. upon impact. and AN-M 104. No ap-

Air Travel to Arm-None required. Arms 2.5 sec. after arming pin jumps out. Indication of Arming-Delayed arming plug missing.

by AN-M12OAl. page 8 for special pre-

Bombs in Which Used

X&lb. Para-Frag. %-lb. Para-Frag. Bomb AN-M140 and Mods Bomb AN-M72 and Mods

BUG IS ON FUZE IN UG

Figure

41 .-Nose

Fuze AN-M

IO4

a ss.

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FUZE DATA

OP

1548

Figure

42.-Outline

Drawing

of Tail Fuze M 7 06

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fully Loaded Fuze-Approximately 2.4 lb. Standard Packing-Fifty fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden crate measuring 24.4 in. s 10.7 in. s 11.4 in. and weighing 157 lb. gross.
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1548

BOMB TAIL

FUZE M106A2

Characteristics Action-Impact, delay Modifications-M106, MlOGAl, and M106A2 differ only in delay times as shown below. Ml06 4-5 sec.-delay M106Al 8-11 sec.-delay M106A2 4-5 sec.-delay Status-Obsolete-Replaced series fuzes. by Ml 12 and Ml 15

Restriction activities. Air Travel Indication

on Use-Not to Arm-None of Arming-Safety

to be used by Naval required. pin missing.

Bombs in Which Used

*411 *4rmy and Army-Navy S. 9. P., and ,4. P. Bombs Standard G. P.,

Figure

43.-Tail

Fu ze Ml06

RESTRICTED

Charac
SAFETY BLOCK

Action Modifi have a head aI StatusRestric wctiviti

Figure

44.-Outline

Druwing

of Nose Fuze M708

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fully Loaded Fuze-,4pprosinlatlely 0.5 lb. Standard Packing-Two hundred fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden crate measuring 17.8 in. s lG.2 in. x 8.2 in. and weighing 131 lb. gross.
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1548

BOMB

NOSE FUZE Ml08

Characteristics Action--Instant meow upon impact. Modifications ---Early lots of Fuze 1\1108 did not hll~e a safety block inserted bebween the striker head and fuze body. Status--0bsolet e. Restriction on Use -Not to be used by Naval activities.

Air Travel to Arm-None required. Indication of Arming--Arming pin block missing.

and

safety

Bombs in Which Used

1Wlb. Target-Iclentification Bomb M75 100~lb. Incendiary Bomb Mli: 28 l(X)-lb. Chemical Bomb AN-M47 and Mods

Figure

45.~-Nose

Fuze

M 7 08

RESTRICTED

51

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FUZE DATA

OP

1548

C
A n
ir h C S (9 R fr

Figure

46.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze AN-M

17 OA 7

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-,~pI>rosilllat~~l~ 1 .O lb. Weight of Booster-O.6 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing-When not issued with the bomb clusters-four waxcovered paper cartons, each contlaining twclvc fuzes, are pac*ked in a wooden crate measuring 22.9 in. s 10.9 in. s 10.9 in. and weighing 77 lb. gross.
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1548

BOMB

NOSE FUZE AN-MI

IoAl

Characteristics
impact. from AN-M 11 OAl in that it requires a longer air travel to arm and has a three-segment safety ,block instead of a C-shaped safety block. Status-Ml lo-Obsolete; AN-Ml lOA-Service. (To be rcplaccld by Fuzc Ml 58.) Restriction on Use-Fuze Ml10 will not be used from Naval aircraft, See Page 8 for special preAction-Inst8antaneous upon

Modifications--M 110 differs

cautions in the use of Fuze AN-MllOAl. Air Travel to Arm- (Approximate). Mllo--_____ --_-.. ----------m---2200ft. AN-MlloAl----------------_-----725ft. Indication of Arming-Safety block (or segments of block) missing.

Bombs in Which Used

20-lb. Frag. Bomb AN-M41 and Mods 115-lb. Chemical Bomb M70

.n

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FUZE DATA

OP 1548

Chc
AC1 ins1 Ma safe spa and h41 to CSCl EX( Ml Sta
FW

Res we

3.6

Figure

48.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose

Fuze

M7 7 IA2

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approxinlfltely 1.4 lb. Weight of Booster-O.2 oz. black powder. Standard Packing--Fifty flues, each in a metal container, are packed wooden crate 15.3 in. x 15.3 in. s 12.0 in. and weighing 74 lb. gross.

in a

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1548

BOMB

NOSE FUZE Ml1 A2

Characteristics
Action-Mechanical instantaneous upon time, 5- to 92-sec. delay 01 impact. Modifications-Fuze Ml 1 lA1 has a three-segment snfetv block and an arming vane with a four-in. ~~~anas compared to the C-shaped safety block and. the arming vane with a t,hree-in. span of JI111,12. MIllAl requires a longer air travel is like hIlllA1 to mm than Ml1 11~2. Ml11 tlsccpt that its minimuln time setting is 15 sec. Except for these diflertnces, FUZCS, PI111 1, Llllllll, and X/llllA2 arc similar.

Air Travel

to Arm-(Approximate) 1300 ft. 2200ft. (or segments

MlllB2-m _____ ~~ __~ --~----------~_ .---___--_ Ml11 and MIllAlIndication of Arming-Safety of block) missing. block

Bombs in Which Used

Flare-M26 and Mods Photoflash Bomb M46 and Mods Simable Butterfly Clusters M28 and M29
*Sow Fuze 31111 is not> suitable for use in these clusters, because the time setting normally used should be less than the nliuimum setting of 15 sec. on the Nose Fuze 11111.

Status-M 111 A2-Service ; being replaced by Ml 11 and Ml 11 A-obsolete. F~zc ~iN-R/1146. Restriction on Use--Not) to be used in shipboard operations.

Figure

49.~-Nose

Fuze M 7 17A2

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FUZE DATA

OP

1548

Mll2Ai -6.6 Mll3AI - 9.6 - 13.6

--

i-l

-PRIMER

DETONATOR Ml6AI

Figure

50.-Odine

D rawing

of Tail

Fuxes M7 72A7,

M7 73A7,

M7 74A7

Weight and Packing

Weights of Fuzes Fully Loaded-(Approxirm t (I) - -I-._ ---._ - _ _ -2.3 lb. - _.---m-----_a.slb. ------_e------2.81b. container, are packed M112Al-_-mm--.--____.. _-__-~~-~ Mll?,Al-_---______ -----_-_._~.~ M114Al-m--m_-____._ __- _..-__ Standard Packing-Twenty-five fuzes, each in a wooden crate whose dimersions are: i+;x AN-M112A1 AN-M113Al AN-M114Al
56 (x,lo : i;:c

in a metal

Weight (gross)

18.6 in. x 14.8 in. x 15.8 in. 21.6 in. x 14.8 in. x 15.8 in. 25.6 in. x 14.8 in. s 15.8 in.

.112 lb. 124 lb. 141 lb.

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BOMB TAIL

FUZES MllnA1.

M113A1,

M114A1

Characteristics
Action-Impact, inertia firing, Interchangeable Primer Detonator M16Al with 4-5 or 8-15 sec. &lay. Modifications---M112, hI113, Ml14 will take only Primer Detonator M 16. M112A1, M113A1, and 11114A1 are modified to take Primer Detonator 1ll6A1, but can also take Primer Detonator Ml6. Status-M112, M113, R/1114-Obsolescent. MllZAl, M113A1, M114Al---Service. Restriction on Use-Not to be used by carriertInsed aircraft: 8-15 WC. delay to be used for shore targets; 4-5 sec. delay to be used for ship Wgets. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 100 ft. Indication of Arming--If the distance between the arming-wire holder and stem cup is greater than ;/z in., the fuze should be considered armed.

Bombsin Which Used

II112 and Mll2A1 loo-lb. G. P. Bomb ANAM30 and Mods wm 250-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM57 and Mods 500-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM43 and Mods 500-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM64 and Mods 500-lb. S. A. P. Bomb AN-M58 and Mods 1OOO-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M44 and Mods lOOO-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM65 and Mods 2000-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM34 and Mods 2000-lb. G. P. Bomb ANM66 and Mods IOOO-lb. S. A. P. Bomb AN-M59 and Mods

Ml13 and Mll3Al

Ml14 and Ml 14A1

Figure

57.-Tail

Fuzes M7 72A7,

M7 73A7,

M7 74A7

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FUZE DATA

M 115-6.6 M 116-9.6 - 13.6

PRIMER DETONATOR M 16AI

Figure

52-O

u tl ine

Drawing

of

Tail

Fuzes

MI

15,

Mt

16, M717

Weight and Packing

Weights of Fuzes Fully Loaded~_. ~~_ -___~ .-~~ -___~-(Approximate) ---. --~_--_-__--_-_-----_-__~-_____-___.. container, --2.71b. 2.9 lb. ~_---:3.21b. are packed
Weight Fuzv

Ml15 Mll6--M117--~~ Standard a wooden

Packing-Twenty-five crate whose dimensions

fuxes, each in a metal are: size in. x 15.8 in. in. x 15.8 in. in. s 15.8 in.

in

Ml15 Ml16 Ml17

58

Crate 18.6 in, s 14.8 21.6 in. s 14.8 25.6 in. s 14.8

(gross) 119 lb. 131 lb. 148 lb.

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BOMB TAIL

FUZES Ml 15, Ml 16. Ml 17

Characteristics
Action--Impact, inertia firing. Pkcr Detonator Ml6Al with delay. Modifications--NoIle. Status--Service. Restrictions on Use-84
for shore targets, targets. to be used 4-5 sec. delay to be used for ship 450-650 ft. Interchangeable 4-5 or 8-15 sec.

Bombs in Which Used

Ml15 XI116 10%lb. 25O-lb. 5Wlb. 500-lb. 500-lb.
MOdS

Cr. Cr. Cr. Cr. S.

P. I. P. P. ,\.

Bomb AN-M30 and Bomb AN-M57 and Bomb AN-M43 and Bomb AN-M64 and P. Bomb AN-M58

Mods Mods Mods Mods and

5 sec. delay

11117

Air Travel to Arm--Approximately

Indication of Arming--If t,he distance between the eyelet and the vane-cup flange is greater than )( in., the fuze should be considered armed.

10(K)-lb. 1OOO-lb. Mods 2000-11~. Mods 2000-lb. Mods 1000-11). Xfods

Cr. I. Bomb AN-M44 and Mods G. I. Bomb AN-3165 and CT. P. G. P. Bomb Bomb AN-M34 AN-M66 AN-M59 and and and

S. ,I. I. Bomb

Figure

53.--Tail

Fuzes M7 75, M7 76, M7 77.

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FUZE DATA

Figure

54.-Nose

Fuze AN-M

7 ZOA 7

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.1 lb. Weight of Rooster-O.7 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing-Twenty-four fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a, wooden crate measuring 20.4 in. x 18.2 in. x 7.5 in. and weighing 58 lb. gross. Old er method packed 50 fuzes in a wooden crate weighing 98 lb. gross.
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BOMB NOSE FUZE

AN-M120Al

Bomb Nose Fuzes T32 (M118), T33 (MllS)-Honlh NOW Fuze T32 was standardized as the Ml 18 hut has subsequently been destandardizcd to its previous T32 kignation. The bomb Nose Fuze T33 has ncv~r been standardizcld. Neither of thcsc fuzes is suitable for Navy use.

Characteristics
Action--lnstuntancous upon impact. Modifications--:IN-M12OAl differs from the ANbll20 only in requiring a shorter time to arm. Status-AN-M 12O-Obsoltwen t ; AN-M 120AlScrviw. A new fuze, the MliO, is similar to the

AN-M12OA1 except that it requires a still shorter arming time (1.5 *0.3 sec.). Restrictions on Use-None. Because this fuze requires no air travel to arm and is extremely sensitive when armed, clxtremc care should be taken when handling bombs containing this fuze. See page 8 for special precautions. Air Travel to Arm-Now required. AN-Ml20 arms by clockwork in 2.5 *O.3 SW. and ANM120Al arms in I.9 kO.3 sec. after r&ase of the arming pin. Indications-of Arming--,hning pin missing.

Bombs in Which Used

Z&lb. Yara-Frag. 23-lb. Para-Rag. 120-lb. Yara-Frag. Bomb AN-M40 Bomb M72 Bomb M86 and il/lods

Figure

55.-Nose

Fuze AN-M

120A

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M 123Al-6.3 M 124AI- 9.3 M 125Al-13.3

j I / 1

c
A in N \; *81
Yf

Sl

R fit Ai clt le
lFigure 56.--Tail L ong-Delay l.3I 1 M 7 24A I M 7 25A 7

Fuzes

M 723A?,

to le IW
Cl1 tc l-0 ca

w: st

Weight and Packing

Weights of Fuzes Fully Loaded---(,4pprosimat~c) Ml23,11-_ ~_ _-~ Ml24Al__~_ ~_ M125Al-~- _---__-_-: m:m--------m-Standard Packing-Twenty-four in a wooden crate. Fuze M123Al M124Al ,Vl25Al fmes,
Crate

Bc
--- 2.9 --- 3.1 _.~ -_ 3.4 arc packed Weight 122 lb. 134 lb. 149 lb.

tlac:hlir.
volume

a metal~container,

2.5 cn. ftl. 2.9 cu.ft. 1 3.5 cu.-ft,.

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BOMB TAIL

LONG-DELAY

FUZES Ml 23A1, Ml 24A1, Ml 25Al

11124, Bomb Fuzes M121, M122-These fuzes have been designecl and produced for special uses. Information concerning them may be obtained by special request to the Bureau of Orclnance.

ZH124Al

11125, I\ll25Al

Characteristics
Action-Chemical long-delay, l-144 hours, or instantaneous on attempted withdrawal. Modifications--Ml23,21 series differ from the 11123 series in having no reduction gearing and an eight-bla,ded rather than a four-bladed arming I-ane. Status--Ml23, Ml24, Plll25-Obsolescent ?r4123Al, Ml24A1, M125Al-Service Restriction on Use--Not to be returned to airfields or carriers. Air Travel to Arm11123, Ml24, Ml25--80 to 100 ft. to initiate tlelay action; 900 to 1400 ft. to seal fuze against leakage of solvent or entrance of moisture. k1123141, Ml24A1, >LI125A--Less than 100 ft,. to initiate delay action and to seal fuze against leakage of solvent or entrance of moisture. Indications of Arming--,lny fuze which has been dropped more than 10 ft., or subjected to high temperatures, or which has had its vanes free tlo rotate must be considered armed. Special indi(Biltors are provided in each shipping box to &OW \&ether or not fuzcs ha,ve been subjected to high storage temperatures.

500-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M43 500-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-iM64 and Mods * 500-lb. S. A. P. Bomb AN1158 and Mods 1000-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-h144 loo@lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M65 and 3lods * loo@lb. S. A. P. Bomb AN59 and Mods 2000-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-h/134 2000-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M66 and I\ lads *

*The Modifications of these bombs that have the adapter booster and base plate locking devices are the preferred bonlbh for 11s~ with thew fuzes.

Bombsin Which Used

11123, 11123Al loo-lb. G. P. Bomb and Mods* 250-lb. G. P. Bomb L4N-M30
Figure 57.--Tail long--Delay M724A1, M125A7 Fuzes M 123A1,

AN-M57

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BOMB

FUZE DATA 0 f-7

1 1 I

SAFETY

2.4

Figure

58,-O

u tl ine

Drawing

of Nose

Fuze

AN-M

7 26A7

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1 .l lb. Standard Packing-Fifty fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a 21.2 in. x 18.8 in. x 9.8 in. and weighing 101 lb. gross. wooden crate measuring

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE AN-Ml26Al

Characteristics
Action--Instantaneous upon impact. (Similar to Fuze AN-MllOAl but has no booster, as it is loaded only with a detonator.) Modifications-AN-Ml26 differs from the AN1l126Al in that the ,4N-Ml26 requires a longer air travel to arm and has a three-segment safety block instead of a C-shaped safety block. Status-AN-%I.126 -Obsolescent. AN-M126Al-Service (To be replaced by Fuze Ml59.1 .

Restrictions on Use-AN-Ml26 is not to be used by Naval activities. See page 8 for special precautions in use of AN-M126Al. Air Travel to Arm- (Approximat e) . AN-Ml26-2500 ft. AN-MlasAl-800 ft. Indications of Arming-Safety block (or segments of block) missing.

Bombs in Which Used

loo-lb. chemical Bomb M4T and Mods.

Figure

59.-Nose

Fuze A N-M

7 26A 7

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65
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SAFETY

I Restr opera

Figure

60.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze M727

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.4 lb. Weight of Booster-O.6 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing-Twenty-five fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden crate measuring 20.4 in. x 18.8 in. x 7.8 in. and weighing 59 lb. gross.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE Ml27

Characteristics
time, 5-92 seconds, or inAction-Mechanical stantaneous upon impact. (Similar to fuze MlllA2 except that it has a 0.6-0~. tetryl booster.) Modifications-None. Status-Obsolescent -Being replaced by fuze M128. Restrictions on Use-Not operations. to be-used in shipboard

Air Travel to Arm--Approximately 1300 ft. dications of Arming-Safety block missing.

In-

Bombs in Which Used

Aimable Incendiary Cluster, AN-Ml 7Al. 50%lb. Chemical Bomb AN-M78 (with Adapter Booster Ml 17.j AN-M79 (with looo-lb. Chemical Bomb Adapter Booster Ml 17.)

Figure

6 7.-Nose

Fuze M 7 27

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Charac
Action ous uy except Modifi StatusRestric Air Tr; Indical

-r-----n

Figure

62.-Outline

Druwing

of Nose Fuze AN-M728

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.6 lb. Weight of Booster--O.7 oz. tetryl Standard Packing--Fifteen fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden crate measuring 20.6 in. x 9.1 in. x 12.2 in. and weighing about 45 lb. . gross.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE Ml28

Characteristics
Action-Mechanical time, 5-92 sec. or instantane011s upon impact. (Similar to F uze AN-31146 except had a 0.6-02;. tetryl booster.)

Bombs in Which Used

Incendiary Cluster AN-M 17A1 Chemical Bomb M78 (with Adapter Booster M 117) 1000~lb. Chemical Bomb AN-M79 (with Adapter Booster M 117)
500~lb.

Aimable

Modifications-None. Status-Service. Restrictions on Use-None. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 1300 ft. Indication of Arming-Safety block missing.

Figure

63.-Nose

Fuze A N-M

128

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BOMB (BUTTERFLY) AMIDSHIPS Characteristics

Action-Impact or aerial burst. * Modifications-None. Status-Service. Restriction on Use-None. Air Travel to Arm--After release from the cluster, approximately 50 ft. of air travel are required to activate the clockwork mechanism. Indication of Arming-If the arming spindle is unthreaded more than j/8 inch, t,he fuze should .-be considered armed.
*All fuzes preset

FUZE MI 29

BC

Bomb in Which Used

Four-lb. Fragmentation (Butterfly) Bomb MS3 Note-Fuzes Ml29 are installed in the bomb and all settings are made at the factory. No attempt should ever be made to remove the fuzes, change the settings, or work on the fuzes in any way.

Char

Actia min. Mod Statu Rest] Air I aPPr activ India withc fuze

impact-aerial

by manufacturer for action burst feature not used by Navy.

upon

Born
FO

Note all SC ever the s

*DI or 30

Figur Figure 64.Fragmentation (Butterfly) Bomb M83, Side View, Open, Showing location oIf Amidships Fuze

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AMIDSHIPS

FUZES Ml 29, Ml 30 (T48),MI 31 (T49)

BOMB (BUTTERFLY)
Ml30
b M83 lb and ;tempt :hange &Y*

AMIDSHIPS
(T48)

FUZE

BOMB (BUTTERFLY) AMIDSHIPS Ml 31 (T49) Characteristics

30

FUZE

Characteristics
Action-Mechanical time, long min. * Modification-None. Status-Service. Restriction on Use---Nom. Air Travel to Arm-After release approximately 50 ft. of air travel activate the clockwork mechanism. Indication of Arming-When the withdrawn from the fuze more fuze should be considered armed. Bomb delay 10 to

from the cluster, are required to . arming stem is than >/s in., the

Action-Anti-disturbance. Modifications-None. Status-Experimental service. Restrictions on Use--None. Air Travel to Arm--After release from the cluster, approximately 50 ft. of air travel are required partially to arm the fuze. Completion of arming occurs after ground impact. Indication of Arming-When the arming stem is withdrawn from the fuze more than >sin., the fuze should be considered armed.

in Which Used

Bomb in Which Used

Four-lb. Fragmentation (Butterfly) Bomb nil83 Note--Fuzes Ml31 are installed in the bomb and all settings are made at the factory. No attempt ever should be made to remove the fuzes or change the settings, or work on the fuzes in any way.

Four-lb. Fragmentation (Butterfly) Bomb M83 Note--Buzes Ml30 are installed in the bomb and all settings are made at the factory. No attempt ever should bc made to remove the fuzes, change t,he settings, or work on the fuzes in any way.
*Delays vary with each fuze. or 30 min. by t,he manufacturer. Ireset at either 10, 20,

figure 65.-

Fragmentation View,

(Buiferfly) Open

Bomb M83,

Top

Figure

66.-

Fragmenfation

(Butterfly) Closed

Bomb

M83,

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Ch
AC
at

M 132- 6.6 Ml33-9.6 M 134-13.6 I

dn MI Sti Re fiel Ai1 Inc arr

Figure

67.-Outline

D rawing

of Tuil

long-Delay

Fuzes

M 7 32,

Ml

33,

M 7 34

Weight Weights

and Packing of Fuzes Fully Loaded-((Approximate) ~~_ ~._~~__-~_ ~_ .~~_.--_-------__---_-2.1 -~ _~- ~~. ~~~- ~~ -_~ _~~ ..___________ -~~ 2.3 ~__-~---~----~-~~~ ~~- ~_~~~-_~~-_-~~--~~ 2.6 fuzes, each in a metal and dimensions arc:
Crate size

Ml32 ___________ MlM-_ _--___MlM____ - -__-

Standard Packing-Twenty-five in a wooden crate whose weight

container,

are packed
Weight (gross)

14.8 in. x 15.8 in. s 19.2 in. 14.8 in. x 15.8 in. x 22.2 in. 14.8 in. x 15.8 in. s 26.3 in.
I

124 lb. 137 lb. 153 lb.

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LONG-DELAY

FUZES Ml32, Mi33, Ml34

Characteristics
Action-Chemical, long delay, 16 min. (average) at 80 IF. or instantaneous on attempted withdraw al, Modifications-None.

Bombs in Which Used

h1132 loo-lb. 250-lb. M133 G. P. Bomb AN-1M30 and Mods

G. P. Bomb 9N-M57

Status--Service.
Restriction on Use-Not to be returned to airfields or carriers. Air Travel to Arm---Approximately 100 ft. Indication of Arming-No external indications of arming.

500-lb. G. P. Bomb ,4N-M43 500-lb. G. P. Bomb 3N-M64 and Mods 500~lb. S. A. P. Bomb -4N-M58 and Mods loo@lb. G. 1000-lb. G. 1000-lb. S. AIods 20oo-lb. G. 2000-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M44 P. Bomb 4N-M65 and Mods A. P. Bomb AN-M59 and P. Bomb AN-M34 P. Bomb ,4N-M66 .

Ml34

and Mods

r-* .,*

.-

Figure

68.-Tail

l, ong-Delay

Fuzes

M132,

M733,

M734

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Charactc
Actionous upor lower bo Modifica in havin instead ( Status-

I--Figorec69.-Outline Drawing

I.6.-{
of Nose Fuze M I35A I

Weight

of Booster-l.9

oz. tetryl.

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Characteristics
Action-Mechanical time 5-92 sec. or instantaneous upon impact. (Similar toFuze Ml 1 lA2, with lower body and booster of Puze AN-MlO3).

Restriction
activities.

on Use-Not

to be used

by

Naval

Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 1300ft. Indication of Arming-Safety block missing.

Modifications--Ml%Al
in having a minimum instead of five sec. Status-Not procured

differs from time setting for Naval use.

Ml35 only of ten sec.

Bombs in Which Used

May be used in any bomb in which MI103 will fit. (See page 15.) Puze AN-

Figure

70.~-Nose

Fuze M735A

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Figure

77 .-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze M 7 36AI

Weight of Booster-LO

oz. tetryl

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE Ml36141

Characteristics

Restriction
activit,y.

on Use-Not

to be used by Naval

Action-Mechanical time, 5.0-30.6 sec. or instan(Same as fuze MI35 except taneous upon impact for faster clock and time scale.) Modification-kl136Al differs from Ml36 only in having a minimunr time setting of ten instead of five sec. Status--Not procured for Naval use.

Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 1300 ft. Indication of Arming-Safety block missing.

Bombs in Which Used

&lay be used in any bomb in which Fuze ANMl03 will fit. (See page 45.)

Figure

iTI.---Nose

Fuze Ml

36A 1

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Charac
Actiontaneou!

Figurel73.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose

Fuze Ml38

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.4 lb. Weight of Booster--O.3 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing-Twenty-five fuzcs, each in a metal container,

are packed in a wooden crate measuring 20.4 in. x 18.8 in. x 7.8 in. and weighing 59 lb. gross.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE Ml38

except that it has a 0.3 oz. tetryl booster.) fuze has been designed and produced for special uses. Information concerning it will be supplied by special request tlo the .Bureau or Ordnance.

Special Fuze Ml37 -This

Modifications-None.
Status-Obsolescent-Being M145. replaced by AN-

Restriction on Use-Not
operations.

to be used in shipboard

Air Travel to Arm--Approximately 1300 ft. Indication of Arming-Safety block missing.

lharacteristics
iction-Mechanical aneous on impact. time, 5-92 sec. or instan(Similar to Fuze MlllA2

Bombs in Which Used

Aimable Incendiary Aimable Incendiary Cluster AN-M17 Cluster E6R2 and Mods

Figure

74.-Nose

Fuze M7 38

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Charac
Action(Simila

Modifil
except incorpc M103A

StatusRestric
Naval feature

Air Tra
VANE USED WITH FLAT-NOSE DEPTH BOMB

510 f 765 f

c-----16- .
Figure 75.-Outline Drawing of Nose Fuze AN-MI 39A 1

Weight and Packing

Weight
3.7 lb.

Standard Packing-Twenty-five
Loaded-Approsima t el y metal container, are packed

fuzes, each in a in a wooden crate

of Fuze Fully

measuring 22.3 in. x 17.3 in. x 9.2 in. and weighing 132 lb. gross.

Weight of Booster--l.9

OZ.tetryl

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BOMB NOSE FUZE AN-M139Al

Characteristics
Action-Impact, instantaneous or O.Ol-sec. delay. (Similar to Fuze AN-M103Rl except for delay.) Modifications-Pull39 is similar to Fuze AN-M 103 except for O.Ol-sec. delay time. Fuze AN-Ml39Al incorporates added safet,y features of Fuze AN!bI103Al. Status--M139--Obsolescent AN-M 139Al-Service Restriction on Use-M139-Not to be used by Naval activities because of inadequate safety features. AN-M 139Al --No restrictions. AirTravel to Arm -(Approximate) 510 ft. for delay 765 ft. for instantaneous

Indication of Arming--Safety

discs missing.

Bombs in Which Used

loo-lb. Aircraft Mine AN-Mk 13 Mod 1 go-lb. Rag. All bombs* ceive a nose M47A2, Bomb M82 weighing 100 lb. and over that refuze except Chemical Bomb ANBomb vM70, and Navy IOO-lb.

Chemical

G. P. Bomb Mk 4 and Mods.

ITH t-4BOMB

bOlIlbS.

*OIW auxiliary booster is required when used in Kavy Must use special vane assembly and set on I SST. when used with flat-nosed depth bombs.

each in a oden crate d weighing

Figure 76.~-Nose Fuze AN-M139AI

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BOMB NOSE FUZE AN-M140A1

:haracteristics
ction-Impact, instantaneous or 0.025-sec. delay. Similar to Fuze AN-MI03Al except for delay me.) Iodifications-Ml40 is similar to Fuze AN1103 except for 0.025 sec. delay. Fuze AN1140Al incorporates adcled safety features of uze AN-M103Al. ltatus-M140-Obsolescent. AN-Ml 4&U--Service. to be used by lestriction on Use -Ml40-Not, Java1 activities because of inadequate safety satures. AN-M 140Al ---None.
H BOMR ,

Air Travel to Arm--Approximately 510 ft. delay; 765 ft. for instantaneous. Indication of Arming-Safety discs missing.

for

Bombs in Which Used

1000-lb. Aircraft Mine AN-Mk 13 Mod 1. go-lb. Rag. Bomb M82. All bombs* weighing 100 lb. and over that receive a nose fuze except the Chemical Bomb AN-M47A2, Chemica,l Bomb M70, and Navy loo-lb. G. P. Bomb Mk 4 and Mods.
*One auxiliary booster is required Use special vane assembly Bombs. used in flat-nosed depth bombs. when used in Navy set on IKST when

Figure

78.-Nose

Fuze AN-M74OAl

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Bomb Fuze M141-No fuze has been issued with this designation as of 1 May 1945.

Chara
Action
stanta

BOMB Characteristics
Action-Impact (all-ways action),

NOSE FUZE Ml42

Indication of Arming-Arming
pin missing.

Modif Status Restri

p11otot

Air Tr Indica

instantaneous.

Modifications--Nom. Status-Service. Restritition on Use-None. Air Travel to Arm-None

release from cluster.

Bombs in Which Used

1O-lb. Incendiary Bomb M74. Note-This fuze always comes bomb. assembled in the

Bomb
TN and T

required.

Arms upon

BOMB Characteristics
Action-Bouchon, Grenade type.

TAIL

FUZE Ml43
Air Travel to Arm-None required. Indication of Arming--No armed condition,
upon withdrawal of arming wire.

fires

Modifications-None. Status-Scrviw. Restriction on Use---Now.

Bombs in Which Used

loo-lb. Smoke Strcumcr M87

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BOMB

FUZES M142, M143, Ml44

BOMB Characteristics
Action--i\/lcchanical time, stantaneous upon impact. 1.6-30.6 SW.

NOSE FUZE M144

or in-

Modifications--None, Status~--S~I1,viccl. Restrictions on Use- -Not to bc used iu flares or

j)hotoflash bombs.

-I=

3.0 n SAFETY BLOCK

Air Travel to Arm---Approximately 50 ft. Indication of Arming--S:LfcAty block missing.

Bombs in Which Used

Tflrg:(t-II~(lltjti(latiorl I3ombs M89, 1 the
and T22

R190, A198,

Figure

80.-Outline

Druwing

of Nose Fuze M744

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded--Approximately
lb. 1.6

Weight of Booster-O.2

oz. black powder.

Figure

79.-Nose

Fuze M744

Standard Packing--Fifteen fuzes, each in a metal container, arc packed in a wooden crate 20.6 in. x 9.0 in. s 12.2 in. and weighing about 45 lb. gross.

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BLOCK

Charact
Actionous upc except t

Modific: Status-

1 1 c9 *0 0 3

a t iI
UP

Figure

81.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze AN-M745

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded---Approximately I .G lb. Weight of Booster-O.3 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing--Fifteen fuzes, each in a metal container,
wooden crate measuring gross.

20.6 in. x 9.0 in. x 12.2 in. and weighing

are packed in a about 45 lb.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE AN-Ml45

Characteristics
Action-Mechanical time, 5-92 sec. or instantane(Similar to F uze AN-Ml46 ous upon impact. except that it has a smaller t etryl booster.)

Restrictions on Use-None. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 1300 ft. Indication of Arming-Safety block missing.

Bombs in Which Used

Aimable Incendiary Simable Incendiary Cluster AN-11 17 and IMods Cluster E6R2

Modifications-None. Status-Service.

Figure

82.-Nose

Fuze AN-M

745

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Charac
Actionupon ir that df when tl spinner

Modific Status-

Figure

83.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze AN-M746

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded--Approximately 1.6 lb. Weight of Booster-O.2 oz. black powder. Standard Packing--Fifteen Fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden crate measuring 20.6 in. s 9.0 in. x 12.2 in. and weighing about 45 lb.
gross.
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BOMB NOSE FUZE AN-Ml46

Characteristics
Action- Mechanical time,, 5-92 sec. or instnn ta neous upon impact. (Similar to F uze M 11 lA2 except that detonator is out of line with the striker when the fuze is completely unarmed and has a spinner to aid in ejecting the safety block.) Modifications-None. Status-Service.

Restriction on Use-None. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 1300 ft. Indication of Arming-Safety block missing.

Bombs in Which Used

Aircraft Parachute Flare AN-M26 and Mods. Photoflash Bomb AN-M46 and Mods. Aimable Butterfly Clusters M28 and M29.

Figure

84.-Nose

Fuze AN-M

746

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Chal
Attic
tai

Mod
1

S tat1

Figure

85-O

u tlme D rawing

of Nose Fuze AN-M

747

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.6 lb. Weight of Booster-O.3 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing--Fifteen fuzes, each in a metal container,
wooden crate measuring gross.
90

are packed in a 20.6 in. x 9.0 in. x 12.2 in. and weighing about 45 lb.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE AN-Ml47

Characteristics
Action-Mechanical tilne, taneous upon impact. 5-92 sec. or instan-

Restrictions on Use-None Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 1300 ft. Indication of Arming-Safety block missing.

Modifications-None. Status-Service.

Bombs in Which Used

loo-lb. Target Identification Bomb M84

Figure

86.-Nose

Fuze AN-M747

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Character
Action-11
(Similar tc and body Japanese 1

Modificati
nation and found in Iv

Status-SC Restriction

5:8

rrgurel87.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze Ml48

Weight and Packing

are packed wooden crate having a I-olume of 1.2 cu. ft. and weighing 50 lb. gross.

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 3.7 lb. Standard Packing--Nine flues, each in a metal container,

in a

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Character
Action-11
(Similar tc and body Japanese 1

Modificati
nation and found in Iv

Status-SC Restriction

5:8

rrgurel87.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze Ml48

Weight and Packing

are packed wooden crate having a I-olume of 1.2 cu. ft. and weighing 50 lb. gross.

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 3.7 lb. Standard Packing--Nine flues, each in a metal container,

in a

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NOSE FUZE Ml48

Characteristics
instantaneous or O.lO-sec. delay. (Similar to AN-M103Al except that booster cap and body threads have ber>n modified to fit Japanese Navy bombs.) Modifications-Experimental lots had T54 acsignation and did not incorporate: all safety features found in M148.

Action--Impact,

features, fuzes with experimental designation T54 are not to be used by Naval activities. No restrictions on use of fuzes with Ml48 designation. Air Travel to Arm--(Approximate) 510 ft. for delay 765 ft. for instantaneous Indication of Arming-Arming discs missing.

Status-Service Restrictions on Use-Because

Bombs in Which Used

Japanese Navy bombs up to 250 kg. in size

of inadequate safety

Figure

88.-Nose

Fuze Ml48

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Charac
Actionin air fi

Modific StatusRestricr
based a

Figure 89.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze M 149

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-A4pproxinlately 5.1 lb. Weight of Booster-l.9 oz. tetryl Standard Packing-Six fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden
crate 20.4 in. x 13.0 in. x 10.1 in.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE Ml49

Characteristics
Action-Instantaneous upon impact or will burst in air from blast pressure.

Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 250 ft. Indications of Arming-If arming vane cup or release pin is missing, the fuze is armed.

Modifications--None.
Status--Service.

Bombs in Which Used

to be used by carrierMay be used in any bomb in which Fuze ANMl03 will fit. (See page 45.)

Restrictions on Use-Not
based aircraft.

Figure

PO.-Nose

Fuze Ml49

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FUZE DATA

Chal
Actic Mod
natel

Stati Rest Air

relea

India

Born
10

Note
boml

Figure

PI.-Outline

Drawing

of Tail Fuze A4751

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Loaded--Approximately 2.0 lb. Standard Packing-Fifteen fuzes, each in a metal container,
are packed in a rvooden crate measuring 19.3 in. s 11.4 in. s 8.3 in. and weighing 51 lb. gross.

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BOMB TAIL

FUZES Ml50, Ml51

BOMB TAIL Characteristics

Action-Impact

FUZE Ml50

BOMB TAIL Characteristics

Action-Impact, Status-Service.

FUZE Ml51

(all-ways action), instantaneous. Fuze M 150 was formerly designated Fuze M41. Status--Service. Restrictions on Use-None. Air Travel to Arm--None required: arms -upon release from cluster. Indications of Arming--Arming pin missing.

inertia firing, 8-15 sec. delay.

Modifications-

Modifications-None. Restriction on Use-Should be used in bombs from wing racks only. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 200 ft. Indication of Arming-If the arming stem is missing or more than 1): in. of the threaded portion of the arming stern is visible on one side of the fuze, the fuze should be considered armed.

Bomb in Which Used

IO-lb. Smoke Bomb M77. Note-This fuze always comes assembled in the bomb.

Bombs in Which Used

100~lb. G. Antiricochet 250~lb. G. Antiricochet 500-lb. G. Antiricochet I. Bomb AN-M30 Device M 16) P. Bomb AN-M57 Device hll6) I. Bomb AN-M64 Device M 17) and Mods and Mods anal Mods (with (with (with

Figure

92.--Tail

Fuze M 150

Figure

93.-Tail

Fuze M 15 7

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Characi
Action-RED

neous il cept th been rc

Modific, Status-

Figure

94.-Oufline

Drawing

of Tail Fuze Ml52

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.6 lb. Weight of Booster-O.3 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing-Fifteen fuzes, each in a metal conlaitlcr,
wooden crate nleasuring 20.6 in. s 12.2 in x 9.0 in. arc pacl~cd in a

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BOMB TAIL
fi

FUZE Ml52

Characteristics
Action-Mechanical time 5-92 sec. upon instantaneous impact. (Similar to N ose Fuze &I146 except that vane pitch and thrust bearings have been reversed arld it has a 0.3-0~. tetryl booster.)

Restriction on Use--None. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 1300 ft. Indication of Arming-Safety block missing.

Bombs in Which Used

Aimable Incendiary Clusters E46 and E48 ,!imable Chemical Bomb Clusters E61 and E67

Modifications-None.
Status-Service.

Figure

95.-Tail

Fuze M

752

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Character
Action-b
taneous
-RED Ml46

exe

and it htts

Modificati Status--O

Figure

96.-Outline

Drawing

of Tail Fuze M753

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.6 lb. Weight of Booster-O.3 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing--Fifteen fuzes, each .in a metal container, .
wooden ci*nt,t~ lnclasurini 20.6 in. x 12.2 in. x 9.0 m.

are pRcls;ed in a

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Characteristics
Action--Mechanical tjime, 5-92 sec. or instan(Similar to Nose Fuze taneous upon impact. Ml46 except tlhat vane pitch has been reversed and it has a 0.3 tetryl booster.)

BOMB TAIL

FUZE Ml53

Restriction on Use-None. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 1300 ft,. Indicatiotw qf Arming-Safety block missing.

Bombs in Which Used

Aimable Incendiary Clusters E46 and E48 Aimable Chemical Bomb Clusters E61 and IG67

Modifications-None,
Status-Obsolesr,cnt: renlaced bv 3152.

Figure

97.--Tail

Fuze M 753

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Character1
Action-Ir Modificati Status-S Restriction
activities 1

+-----Figure 98.-Outline Drawing

i.o~~-~
of Tail Fuze M 7 54

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 0.6 lb. Weight of Booster-O.1 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing--Fifty metal containers, each containing
Rurster C8R1, are packed in a wooden crate. one fuze and one

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Cha
Acti
tam but ejec

Mot Stal Res

PhO

Figure

7 OO.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze M755

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.4 lb. Weight of Booster-O.2 oz. black powder. Standard Packing-Twenty-five fuzes, each in a metal container,

are packed in a wooden crate measuring 20.4 in. x 18.2 in. x 7.5 in. and weighing 58 lb. gross.

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BOMB

NOSE FUZE Ml55

Characteristics
Action-Mechanical time, 5-92 sec. or instan(Similar to Fuze Ml 1lA2, taneous upon impact. but lacks reduction gearing and has safety block ejection spinner.)

Air Travel to Arm-Approximately

turns).

50 ft.

(G-9

Indication of Arming-Safety

block missing.

Bombs in Which Used

Fragmentation Fragmentation Cluster M26 Cluster M27

Modifications-None. Status-Service. Restrictions on Use--Not

photoflash bombs.

to be used with flares or

Figure

7 0 7 .--Nose

Fuze M 155

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Bon
desi Infc will Rur

Characi
ActionModifier

Figure

I02.~Fuze

M 757

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 0.8 lb. Weight of Burster-2.5 grains tetryl. Standard Packing-Fifty metal containers, each containing
burster C8R1, are packed in a wooden crate.

one fuze-and*one

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FUZE (ANEMOMETER

ARMING)

157

Status-Service.

Bomb Fuze M156--This fuze has been designed and produced for special uses. Information concerning the Fuze M 156 will be supplied on special reqliest to the Bureau of Ordnance.

Restriction on Use-None. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately Indications

150 ft.

of Arming-The fuze is armed when the vanes are missing. If the arming vane assembly has separated from the fuze body by more than 34in. the fuze must be considered armed.

Characteristics
Action--Impact -- --^ .

Bombs in Which Used

-(all-ways action), instantaneous.

Modifications-N

one.

Droppable Igniters Ml5

gas tanks and Ml6.

(Napalm

filled)

with

Figure

103.-Fuze

M 157

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LCharactc
Actional booster i metal ho
Ml59

Modifica SCatusRestricti

Figure

7 04.-Outline

Drawing

of Nose Fuze M 158

Weight and Packing

Weight of Booster-O.6 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing-Fifty fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden crate measuring 21.2 in. x 18.8 in. x 9.8 in. and weighing 101 lb. gross. 108

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BOMB

NOSE FUZES Ml58

AND

Ml59

lCharacteristics
Action---Tnstantancous upon impact. Ml58 and Ml59 ar( the sanw cxccpt that in Ml 59 the booster is replaced by a sn;all totryl column in a metal holder.

Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 1200 ft. Indications of Arming-If the distance between
the striker plate and the arming vane is >$ in., the fuzc should be considered armed.

Bombs in Which Used

M 158
Ml59

Modifications-Norlc.
Status-Scrvicc.

Restrictions on Use-- Nono.

20-lb. Frag. Bomb AN-41 and Mods 115-lb. Chemical Bomb h170 100-lb. Chemic*al Bomb I647 and Mods

Figure

7 OS.--Nose

Fuze M 158

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FUZE DATA

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Charal
Action
Prime]
0.025-, hf1001

time.)
- 13.6

YELLOW BAND

Modifi Status Restric Air Tr Indica

the ey on the be con

-PRIMER

DETONATOR M 14

Figure M761,

706.-O M762

u tl ine

Drawing

o/

Tuil

Fuzes

M760,

Weight and Packing

Weights of Fuzes Fully Loaded-(Approximate)
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2.7lb. 2.9lb. 3.2lb.

Fig1

Weight of Booster-l .9 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing-Twenty-five fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed
in a wooden crate whose weight and dimensions are:
1;1lZC

Crate

dimensions

Wei&it (gross)
116 lb 129 lb. 145 lb.

160 161 162

24.3 in. x 14.8 in. x 15.0 in. 27.3 in. x 14.8 in. x 15.0 in. 31.3 in. x 14.8 in. x 15.0 in.

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BOMB TAIL

FUZES Ml60, M1~61, Ml62

Characteristics
Action-Impact, inertia firing, interchangeable Primer Detonator Ml4 with non-delay, O.Ol-, 0.025-, O.lO-, or 0.24-sec. delay. (Similar to ANh1lOOA2 Series fuzcs, but, have longer arming time.)

Bombs in Which Used

Ml60 loo-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M30 and 250-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M57 and 220-lb. Frag. Bomb AN-M88 260-lb. Frag. Bomb M81 500-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M43 and 500-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M64 and 500-lb. S. A. P. Bomb AN-M58 Mods 500-lb. Incendiary Bomb AN-M76 5OO-lb. Chemical Bomb AN-M78 lOOO-lb. G.P. Bomb AN-M44 and 1000-lb. G.P. Bomb AN-M65 and 1000-lb. S. A. P. Bomb AN-M59 Mods lOOO-lb. Chemical Bomb AN-M79 2000~lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M34 2000-lb. G. P. Bomb AN-M66 Mods . 4000-lb. L.C. Bomb AN-M56 and Mods Mods

Ml61

Modifications-Now. Status-Service. Restriction on Use--None. Air Travel to Arm-Approximately 2000 ft. Indications of Arming-If the distance between
the eyelet on the gear mechanism and the flange on the vane cup is more than 5 in., the fuze should be considered armed. M 162

Mods Mods and

Mods Mods and

and Mods

Figure

707.--Tail

Fuzes M760,

M767,

M762

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Charactl
Action--

(These J

AN-111

Modifier Status ~Restricti Air Tray

delay:
VANE USED WITH FLAT-NOSE DEPTH BOMB

Indicatic:

Figure

7 08.-Outline

D rawing

of Nose

Fuzes M763,

M764,

M765

Weight and. Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded -Approxirnate!y 3.7 lb. Weight of Booster-l.9 oz. tetryl Standard Packing-Twenty-five fuzes, each in a metal container,

are packed in a wooden box measuring 22.3 in. x 17.1 in. x 9.2 in. and weighing 132 lb. gross

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BOMB NOSE FUZES

M163, Mi64,

Ml65

Characteristics
Action-~ll(j3---1311~)RCt, sec. d&y A11&----11np&, instmtaneous or 0.01 sec. tlel8y Allc,r>---lmpwct~, instnntaneous SC%. tlclay instnntancous or 0.10

Bombs in Which Used

1000-lb. Aircraft Mine AN-Ml< w-lb. Frag. Romb Ms2. 13 Mod 1

or 0.025

All bombs* weighing 100 lb. and over that received a nose fuze except the Chemkal Bomb AN-M47A2, Chemical Bomb ?u170, and loo-lb. G. P. Bomb 1211~ and LIotls. 4 Navy

(These fuws :uc sill&u* to Fuzcs ,IN-M103d1, ,1N-R113!11~1 nntl *I w-1\1140L11 ) .)

Modifications-Now. Status --Service. Restrictions on Use- -Now. Air Travel to Arm -iIl)p~(~knately
de1tiy: 2200 ft. for instnntarreous.

*One auxiliary booster is required vhcn used in Navy Must, use special vane assembly when used in bombs. flat-nosed depth bombs. Special 4-h. diameter vane, required for use in the 00-lb. Rag. Boml~ M-82, is supplied with the fill asscmblics of bombs.

1500 ft. for

Indication of Arming --Safdy

blocks nlissing

Ml63

Figure

709.-Nose

Fuzes M 163,

M 164,

M765

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Chal
Actic
FUZC

Mod Stati

11Cl
---f_,._l
Figure 11 O.-Outline Drawing of Nose Fuze M770

Weight and Packing

Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded-Approximately 1.12 lb. Weight of Booster-O.7 oz. tetryl. Standard Packing-Twenty-four fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed
in a wooden crate measuring 20.4 in. x 18.2 in. x 7.5 in. and weighing 58 lb. gross.

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Bomb Fuzes M166, M167, M168, Ml69--No fuzes with these designations have been issued as of 1 3\9ay 1945.

Because this fuze reRestrictions on Use-None. quires no air travel to arm and is extremely sensitive when armed, extreme care should be taken in handling bombs containing it.

Air Travel to Arm-None

required-Arms &IO.3 sec. after release of the arming pin. pin missing.

in 1.5

Characteristics
Action-Instantaneous upon impact. (Similar to Fuze AN-M12OA1, but has shorter arming time.)

Indication of Arming-Arming

Bombs in Which Used

2%lb. Para-Frag. Bomb AN-M40 Z-lb. Yara-Frag. Bomb M27 and Mods

Modifications-None. Status-Service.

Figure

7 7 7.-Nose

Fuze M770

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