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Ordnance, Explosives, and Related Items

 

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Description

Point initiating, base detonating Fuze XM539E4 is based on the perpendicular rotor principle of arming; that is, a rotor with its axis perpendicular to the axis of spin is employed in the fuze. The fuze contains a detonator for superquick functioning.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

See Also

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Source(s)

TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)

TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)