
This fuze is a variable time fuze developed for use on the illuminating and smoke cartridges of the M252 improved 81 mm mortar system.
The fuze contains a plunger, primer, tungsten compound time train (ring), and a black powder expulsion charge. The fuze can be set to function from 3-55 seconds. The time scale is marked in 1 second intervals.
No information about functioning.
No information about hazardous components.
TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)
MIL-HDBK-146, Fuze Catalog (1982)