Description
This fuze is like the Auxiliary Detonating Fuze Mk 17 Mods 8-13, except for the dimensions and the fact that it has a pointed firing pin and a lead azide detonator, also an adapter and an additional booster pellet. This extra booster is required because of the long, narrow nose of the 5"/54 and 6"/47 DP projectiles, in which this fuze is used.
Mod 0 differs from Mod 1 in that the former has the two piece body as illustrated, and the latter has a one piece specially built body. The Mod 1 is the design which was produced in quantity.
Functioning
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Hazardous Components
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See Also
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Source(s)
OP 1664, Volume 1 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
