Description
Fuze M562 is a mechanical time type used with 4.2-inch mortar illuminating cartridges.
The aluminum head is threaded into the bell housing under the lower cap. The rotatable lower cap has an exterior scale graduated in seconds from 0 to 100, plus a safety line stamped “S”. The movement is a spring driven clockwork and escapement mechanism to provide the fuze functioning time desired. The steel body of the fuze contains a detonator near the top and a relay in a retainer at the base. A fuze setting line and vernier scale are inscribed on the exterior.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
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See Also
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Source(s)
TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)
TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)
