Description
This fuze is an all transistorized, continuous wave, doppler device to provide airburst characteristics. It was designed primarily for use with HE warheads for improved anti-personnel effectiveness.
A super-quick impact switch serves as a backup in the event of failure of the airburst electronics. The arming mechanism is similar to that contained in the M423/M427 Fuze except that it has been modified to include an electric detonator as well as a battery starter assembly to initiate an electric battery. An electric detonator is assembled in the rotor. A plastic (lexan) sleeve houses the thermal battery which is located directly above the safety and arming device.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
TM 43-0001-30, Rockets (chg 14, 2001)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
