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Description

This destructor consists of a small charge of tetrytol mounted on a bracket with a Tail Mechanical Impact Fuze M121. The Fuze M121 uses the non-delay Primer Detonator M27 in this assembly. Connecting the fuze to the charge is a length of primacord. A spring-type lock nut secures the fuze to the bracket.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

Tail, Impact, M121

Source(s)

OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)

TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)