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Time, M768 (XM768)

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Description

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.

Functioning

No information about functioning.

Hazardous Components

No information about hazardous components.

See Also

Time, XM769

Source(s)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1977)

MIL-HDBK-146, Fuze Catalog (1982)