Fuze MK-PD3
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MK-PD3 (HFCL) Impact Fuze
MK-PD3 - a fuze from the Indian manufacturer HFCL Limited, with instantaneous impact action (SQ — Super Quick) and delayed action (DELAY).
Used with 105 and 155 mm projectiles. The MK-PD3 fuze ensures effective detonation of the explosive after the munition reaches the target. It can be programmed to detonate on impact or with a delay after impact, which increases versatility in combat use. The fuze body is made of high-quality steel, which ensures its strength and reliability with high-velocity projectiles even in difficult temperature conditions.
Technical specifications
Technical parameters
- Delay action time: 500 milliseconds.
- Impact force required for detonation after arming: ≥ 1000 g.
- Arming distance after firing: 100 m
- Ensures safe use at a projectile muzzle velocity of: from 180 to 1,100 m/s.
- Operating temperature range: from -30°C to +55°C.
- Withstands chamber pressure: up to 440 MPa.
- Shelf life is at least 15 years under closed storage conditions.
- Complies with the MIL-STD-1316D and STANAG 4187 military standards.
- Designed to operate effectively at an impact angle from 10° to 90°.
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, use the wrench or a flat screwdriver to turn the plunger slot to the “SQ” position. (the position SQ – Super Quick) is the default position. Check that the fuze indicator points to SQ);
- - for impact action with delay: use the 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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