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| VT FUZES FOR PROJECTILES AND SPIN-STABILIZED ROCKETS |
| Chapter 4 - VT FUZES FOR PROJECTILES |
| Mk 47 Mod 0 |
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General Data |
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Projectiles Used In 6"/47 H.C. Mk 34 |
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Markings |
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Mk 47 Mod 0 |
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Model _____ Lot _____ |
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Over-All Dimensions and Weight |
| Length | 9.0 in. (approx.) |
| Diameter at base of ogive | 3.3 in. (approx.) |
| Threaded length | 0.5 in. (approx.) |
| Threads | 2.65 in. 10 R.H. |
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Weight |
4.91 lb. |
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Material. Green ethyl cellulose plastic nose ogive molded integral to steel base ring; per-forated steel nose cap molded into the inside forward end of plastic ogive; metal button tip; steel body cylinder. |
| Arming Range | 800 yd. |
| Type of Energizer | Reserve |
| Wave-Suppression-Feature | Present |
| Self-Destructive Feature | None |
| Auxiliary Detonating Fuze | Mk 44 |
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Compression-Type Waterproofing |
Yes |
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Description |
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This fuze was designted for the Projectile Mk 34 (H.C. round) for the 6"/47 gun. It is not usable in the Projectile Mk 39 for 6"/47 Double Purpose guns. It has a maximum influence radius of about 75 feet. Burst heights over water or land vary from 10 to 50 feet. |
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Employment |
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This fuze was designed primarily for use against aircraft in all altitudes and at all ranges over a 700-yard minimum. It may also be used effectively against personnel and light shore installations. Because of the probability of its use for shore bombardment, the pro-jectile contains a base detonating fuze with the tracer plugged. |
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Remarks |
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Fuzes Mk 47 Mod 0 have the improved compression-type waterproofing. It consists of an annular rubber gasket held in compression between the VT fuze body cylinder and the lo-wer part of the Auxiliary Detonating Fuze Mk 44 by mean's of a threaded steel holding ring. |
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