Description
These two fuzes are identical, except that the part of the Tail Hydrostatic Fuze Mk 229 fitting into the bomb body is 1.3 inches longer than the corresponding part of the AN-Mk 230; hence, the AN-Mk 230 cannot be used in bombs that take the Fuze Mk 229. The AN-Mk 230 fits into the Adapter Booster M115 or M115A1, and can be used in the general purpose bombs taking that adapter booster for use against marine targets.
The detonator consists of fulminate of mercury and tetryl pellets. The booster lead-in, relay pellets, and booster are tetryl.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Tail, Hydrostatic, AN-Mk 230 Mod 3 - 6
Source(s)
OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
