Description
This fuze is an instantaneous, mechanical, spring-loaded striker type with a clasp-end release. It is a metal fuze consisting of a cylindrical, metal, spring-loaded striker housing with a circular metal holder soldered to the housing. A safety pin holds the striker in the cocked position. The end of the striker is ball-shaped and projects above the striker housing. A hollow, cylindrical metal striker- retaining clamp with flexible prongs grips the ball-shaped portion of the striker so that, when the safety pin is removed, the striker is still prevented from moving. A pull ring is attached to the top of the clamp. The bottom of the fuze is threaded to receive an MD 2 detonator assembly.
This fuze is used with improvised mines of all types, on land or in water.
Functioning
Lateral pull or pressure of about 3 pounds, or axial pull of about 9 pounds, on the pull ring attached to the clamp pulls the clamp off the ball-shaped end of the striker and releases it against the percussion cap.
Hazardous Components
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Physical Data
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