Description
The inert training fuze M744 will be utilized as a training aid. The fuze is inert but electronically identical to M587 and M724 fuzes.
The inert electronic time fuze M744 comprises of a black anodizing aluminum ogive and a 2-inch threaded steel base to match the projectile nose and fuze cavity.
The fuze nose has a series of rings, This is the means by which the fuze is set. A series of pins within the fuze setter makes contact with the series of rings to impart the electrical impulses which set the desired time. The fuze will provide setting time from 0.2 to 200 seconds in increments of tenths of a second.
Since the M744 is inert, the booster pellet cup is a replica of the explosive. There is no safety and arming (S&A) device and a block of aluminum takes the place of a battery.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)
