Fuze V429 
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Impact Fuze V429 (B429)
Impact fuze V429, an analogue of the Soviet B429 variant with a seat adapted to NATO standards.
Technical specifications
Impact fuze, fragmentation and high-explosive action
- color: metal;
- material: - metal body;
- length: - 9.7 cm;
- visible length: - 4.68 cm;
- delay time: 0.027 to 0.063 s
- operating temperature: -40°C to +50°C
- self-destruct mechanism: - none;
- fuze arming after leaving the barrel: - 25–30 m;
- used with projectiles: - KTA5912, KTA5912, KTA 5834 and others
Usage notes
Do not use in rain without the cap, i.e. in the fragmentation setting.
Fuze Setting
The fuze is screwed into the fuze socket of the projectile and tightened with a wrench.
Setting the fuze for instantaneous action: the cock arrow is in the position (pointing) at the “O” mark, cap screwed off.
Setting the fuze for inertia action: the cock arrow is in the position pointing at the “O” mark, cap screwed on.
Setting the fuze for delayed action: the cock arrow is in the position pointing at the “C” mark, cap screwed on.
Note: the factory setting of the fuze is impact action, with the cock arrow pointing to the “O” position.
Oleh Syrota (Georgich©) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine /
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