Description
Fuze M66A2 and fuze M66A1 are delay action, base detonating fuze which is used with APC-T projectiles. Both fuzes are of the simple inertia type, without bore safety provision.
This is an Army fuze which has been adopted by the Navy. No Navy Mark has been assigned to this fuze, and it is referred to by its "M" designation.
Functioning
There are no arming principles in this fuze; and on impact the inertia action of the heavy striker collapses the brass washer, allowing the striker to initiate the primer, which sets off the detonator and booster after a short delay period.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Nothing else to see.
Source(s)
MIL-HDBK-146, Fuze Catalog (1982)
TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
OP 1664, Volume 1 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)
