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Description

This fuze is used on the 60mm illumination cartridge, M721.

The fuze is designed for a base ejection type round. The fuze has a mechanical arming/timing device and a black powder expulsion charge. The fuze can be set to function between 6 to 52 seconds of flight.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

Hazardous Components

No information about hazardous components.

See Also

Cartridge, 60mm Illumination, M721

Source(s)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1977)