FUZE, PIBD, T278E8

Abstract

Development and performance of the T278E8 pointinitiated, base- detonating (PIBD) fuze are summarized. The fuze (standardized M530A1) was designed primarily for use in the M371 90-mm recoilless HEAT cartridge, but may also be used in other low and intermediate velocity HEAT shell whose drag does not exceed about 20 g. The performance characteristics of the T278E8 are compared with those of the M509E6 and M530 standard electric PIBD fuzes. These fuzes, which have been available for HEAT ammunition in the 76- to 120-mm range, are essentially similar in basic design and operation to the T278E8. The major difference is that the T278E8 fuze provides a minimum of 30 ft delayed arming in the M371 round, a feature that is not attainable by the other standard PIBD fuzes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 30, 1963
Accession Number
AD0429314

Entities

People

  • Louis Richmond

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Guns
  • Ammunition
  • Arming Devices
  • Armor Plate
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Explosives
  • Field Tests
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Malfunctions
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Point Initiating Fuzes
  • Projectiles
  • Release Mechanisms
  • Test And Evaluation

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