Description
This is a VT fuze of the bar type. This fuse, like the VT Fuze M166, is more sensitive to head-on approach to a target than the ring type and less sensitive to “passing" objects. It can be used interchangeably in any bomb which takes the Nose Mechanical Impact Fuze AN-M103A1 when air burst is desired. At the present stage of development, approximately 90 per cent of the fuzes will function pro|xn*ly upon approach to the target, and the remainder either will function spontaneously alter arming but before approaching a target, or will be inoperative.
The fuze differs from previous generator energized bomb nose fuzes in that the entire generator and arming system is mounted inside the fuze stem, which fits inside the fuze well. The firing condenser is carried in that part of the body section which is outside the bomb and will usually lie demolished.
The minimum S.A.T. may be extended by use of the Air-Travel Arming Delay M1, which clamps onto a bracket around the body of the fuze and prevents the spring-loaded turbine locking pin from jumping out and freeing the turbine until the pre-set air travel of the M1 device has been completed.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
USNBD - Bombs and Fuzes, Pyrotechnics (1945)
