Fuze KZ984
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Impact Fuze KZ 984
KZ 984 is a Slovak high-explosive fragmentation fuze. The KZ984 is designed for 155 mm projectiles of the HEER HB, HEER BB, ERFB-BT, ERFB-BBtypes. Key characteristics of the KZ 984 include:
Type: point-detonating (PD) impact fuze with instantaneous action and the option of setting for delayed action.
Designed for high-explosive fragmentation and other types of munitions where high accuracy and reliable functioning on impact are important.
The fuze can be set to two modes: instantaneous action (Super Quick) for engaging exposed targets and delayed action (Delay) for engaging covered targets or objects.
Features:
Its sealed, waterproof design makes it suitable for use in any weather conditions.
Protected against drops from a small height, which reduces the risk of accidental functioning.
The impact mechanism functions on contact with a surface, ensuring detonation of the charge.
Impact fuze with a detonator booster and a safety mechanism. The fuze can be set for impact action and for delayed action of 0.04–0.09 s.
Technical specifications
- fuze weight: 700 g;
- fuze length (overall): 14.3 cm;
- visible length: 5.16 cm;
- fuze arming after leaving the barrel bore: 12 m
Usage notes
Do not use with a damaged nose section.
- Its sealed, waterproof design makes it suitable for use in any weather conditions, except heavy rain.
- Protected against drops from a small height, which reduces the risk of accidental functioning.
- The impact mechanism functions on contact with a surface, ensuring detonation of the charge.
Fuze Setting
The fuze is screwed into the fuze socket of the projectile and tightened with a wrench.
To set the fuze:
- for impact action, the “O” – Open position is the default position; check that the fuze indicator points to “O”. If not, use the wrench or a flat screwdriver to turn the plunger slot to the “O” position;
- for impact action with delay: use a special wrench or a flat screwdriver to turn the plunger slot to the “Z” – closed position.
Oleh Syrota (Georgich©) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine / Entropia.com.ua
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