Description
These fuzes are identical except that the No. 865 and the No. 297 incorporate a delay element, whereas the No. 878 is instantaneous. The No. 865 and the No. 297 differ only in the length of delay used. These fuzes are base detonating fuzes, armed by gas pressure from the thermal unit, which is ignited by the rocket motor.
The explosive train in the No. 878 is identical to that of the No. 865. except that the delay pellet is removed. The Fuze No. 297, used in the shells for the 3 inch Lilo assault rocket, is identical to the Fuze No. 865, except for the length of the delay time.
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