Fuze M841 (M841A1)
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Impact Fuze M841/M841A1
Fuze M841 - a South African high-explosive (HE) point-detonating (PD) fuze, settable to fragmentation (SQ) or delayed action (Delay).
Key characteristics:
Type: impact fuze adjustable between instantaneous (SQ - Super Quick) and delayed (DELAY) action.
Used to achieve maximum target engagement both in open terrain and for penetrating fortified structures.
Features:
Instantaneous action (SQ): Functions on contact with the target, ensuring effective engagement of exposed targets.
Delay (DELAY): Allows functioning with a slight delay after impact, which increases effectiveness against fortified targets or buried objects.
Its sealed, waterproof design makes it suitable for use in difficult weather conditions.
The M841/M841A1 is widely used in modern artillery projectiles and is applied to engage various targets with high accuracy and effectiveness.
Technical specifications
- Drop protection: - 1.8 m
- Sealed, waterproof
Do not use in heavy rain.
Features:
Instantaneous action (SQ): Functions on contact with the target, ensuring effective engagement of exposed targets.
Delay (DELAY): Allows the fuze to function with a slight delay after impact (0.05 s), which increases effectiveness against fortified targets or buried objects.
Its sealed, waterproof design makes it suitable for use in difficult weather conditions.
Usage notes
Drop protection: - 1.8 m
Sealed, waterproof
Do not use in heavy rain.
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 SQ position – (Super Quick) is the default position; check that the fuze indicator points to SQ. If it is displaced, use the wrench or a flat screwdriver to turn the plunger slot to the “SQ” position;
- for impact action with delay: use a special wrench or a flat screwdriver to turn the plunger slot to the “DELAY” position
Oleh Syrota (Georgich©) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine / Entropia.com.ua
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