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| BOMB FUZE DATA |
| Part 1 - NAVY BOMB FUZES |
| BOMB TAIL FUZE Mk 223 |
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Characteristics |
| Action - Impact, inertia firing, 0.01-sec. delay. |
| Modification - Mods 0, 1, 3, and 4 differ only in the identity of the manufacturer. Mod 1 A.S. is modified for antisubmarine use. |
| Status - Obsolete. |
| Restriction on Use - Training purpose only. |
| Air Travel to Arm - Approximately 850 to 1100 ft. |
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Indication of Arming - The window in the side of the fuze permits visual examination to determine the state of arming. If the upper surface of the striker has separated from the outer sleeve by more than 3/16 in., the fuze should be considered armed. |
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Figure 10. - Outline Drawing of Tail Fuze Mk 223 |
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Bombs in Which Used |
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500-lb. Demo Bomb Mk 9 |
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1000-lb. Demo Bomb Mk 9 |
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1000-lb. G.P. Bomb Mk 36 |
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Figure 11. - Tail Fuze Mk 223 |
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Weight and Packing |
| Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded - Approximately 10.5 lb. |
| Weight of Booster - 1.4 oz. tetryl. |
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Standard Packing - One fuze is packed in a single container with one Nose Fuze Mk 221. Two container are packed in a metal crate measuring 27.1 in. x 12.3 in. x 6.3 in. and weighing about 65 lb. gross. |
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