Description
Nose fuze M142A1 is an impact fuze of the direct-arming arming-pin type. It is used in the 10 pound incendiary bomb M74.
The Nose Fuze M142 supersedes the Nose Fuze M3. The Nose Fuze M3 was used in experimental production of the M74; however, it was found that the 1 to 2 second delay incorporated in this fuze was unnecessary, as the inherent delay was sufficient. Therefore, it was redesigned and designated the Nose Fuze M142.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
Primer M26, and a booster of 1 gram black powder and 3 grams of 81mm propellant.
See Also
Bomb, 10 lb Incendiary, M74, M74A1
Source(s)
MIL-HDBK-146, Fuze Catalog (1982)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
TM 9-1325-200, Bombs and Bomb Components (1966)
TM 3-400, Chemical Bombs and Clusters (1957)
OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
USNBD - Bombs and Fuzes, Pyrotechnics (1945)
