Accession Number:

ADA030570

Title:

Feasibility Demonstration of A Low Cost Modification to the M505A3 20 MM Fuze to Achieve A 10 Meter Non-Arm Distance

Descriptive Note:

Final engineering rept.

Corporate Author:

FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA

Personal Author(s):

• Hunt, John P.

Report Date:

1976-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

This report details the test results of a supporting research effort to extend the minimum arming distance of the M505A3 20 mm point detonating fuze to 10 meters. Minor modifications to the standard M405 resulted in zero functions out of twenty-five 25 fuzes fired at 10 meter targets and zero functions of ten fuzes fired at 15 meter targets.

Descriptors:

• *DELAY
• *POINT DETONATING FUZES
• FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE)
• SAFING AND ARMING(ORDNANCE)
• FUZE FUNCTIONING ELEMENTS

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE