Bomb Nose Fuze Mk 221
BOMB FUZE DATA
Part 1 - NAVY BOMB FUZES
BOMB NOSE FUZE AN-Mk 219

Characteristics
Action - Instantaneous upon impact.
Modification - Mods 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 differ only in the identity of the manufacturer.
Status - Service.
Restriction on Use - None.
Air Travel to Arm - Approximately 1000 ft.

Indication of Arming - If the striker flange has separated from the outer sleeve by more than 3/16 in., the fuze should be considered armed.

Figure 6. - Outline Drawing of Nose Fuze AN-Mk 219

Bombs in Which Used

100-lb. Chemical Bomb Mk 42

100-lb. G.P. Bomb Mk 4 and Mods

500-lb. G.P. Bomb Mk12 and Mods*

1000-lb. G.P. Bomb Mk 13 and Mods*

500-lb. Demo. Bomb Mk 9*

1000-lb. Demo. Bomb Mk 9*

325-350-lb. depth bombs - All*

Army G.P. bombs - All service types**

AN-Standard G.P. bombs - All**
* With adapter ring and an additional Auxiliary Booster Mk 1.
** With adapter ring and an Auxiliary Booster Mk 4.

Figure 7. - Nose Fuze AN-Mk 219

Weight and Packing
Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded - Approximately 4.1 lb.
Weight of Booster - 0.9 oz. tetryl.

Standard Packing - Six fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a metal crate measuring 15.5 in x 10.7 in. x 6.3 in. and weighing about 36 lb. gross.

Bomb Nose Fuze Mk 221