NOTES ON DEVELOPMENT TYPE MATERIEL FUZE, PIBD, T278E8

Abstract

Fuze,Point Initiated, Base Detonating, T278E8 (M530A1) is described. The fuze is a modified M530 (T278E7), and is intended for use in the M371 90-mm recoilless HEAT cartridge. The T278E8 was developed to provide a minimum arming range of 30 feet for the M371 cartridge, as required by the military characteristics. The arming range provided by the M530 fuze is about 16 feet. The T278E8 fuze has been stan dardized as Fuze, PIBD, M530A1, Standard A for the M371 Cartridge.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1963
Accession Number
AD0407355

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  • Louis Richmond

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  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

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  • Air Platforms
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