
Fuze M604 is used to activate the M12, M12A1, and the M20 antitank practice mines.
The fuze is an instantaneous, mechanical, pressure-actuated type. It consists of a steel body containing the firing pin assembly, cover assembly, primer and smoke charge and a safety fork (clip). It is issued separately and assembled to the mine in the field. After the fuze has been fired it is replaced by a new one.
No information about functioning.
No information about hazardous components.
Landmine, Practice, M12 Series
TM 43-0001-36, Land Mines (chg 3, 2000)