It is used with High explosive shells of mainly 105 mm & 155mm artillery guns and howitzers. It offers a choice of super quick or delay action. When set to super quick, it detonates 170 micro seconds after impact.
Fuze AFPD – 85F0001/BR consists basically of Fuze M48A3/BR and M125 C1/BR Booster which has a set back pin for added handling and transportation safety
| ARTILLERY POINT DETONATING FUZE AF PD - 85 F0001/BR | |
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Diameter |
61mm |
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Length |
151mm |
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Weight |
1025g approximately |
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Impact delay |
0.05 sec. |
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Distance |
200 feet |
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Booster |
2 in - 12 UNS-1A |
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Rotation |
9 min. 2,000 RPM - Max. 20,000 RPM |
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Operating mode |
Super quick or delay |
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Threads - fuze |
1.7 in - 14 UNS - 1A |
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Acceleration |
Min. 10,000 m/Sec² - Max. 200,000 m/Sec² |
