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| BOMB FUZE DATA |
| Part 1 - NAVY BOMB FUZES |
| BOMB ATHWARTSHIP HYDROSTATIC FUZE Mk 224 |
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Characteristics |
| Action - Hydrostatic arming and firing. |
| Modification - Mods 0, 1, and 2 differ only in the identity of the manufacturer. |
| Status - Obsolete. |
| Restriction on Use - Not to be used by Naval activities. |
| Air Travel to Arm - None required. |
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Indication of Arming - The fuze is partially armed when the jump-out pin is missing. Hydrostatic pressure is needed to complete arming. |
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Figure 12. - Outline Drawing of Athwartship Hydrostatic Fuze Mk 224 |
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Bombs in Which Used |
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All depth bombs with athwartship fuze pockets. (Requires use of a spacer when used in 650-lb. and 700-lb. depth bombs.) |
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Figure 13. - Athwartship Hydrostatic Fuze Mk 224 |
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Weight and Packing |
| Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded - Approximately 12.0 lb. |
| Weight of Booster - 0.5 oz. tetryl, and 8.9 oz. TNT |
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Standard Packing - Four metal containers, each containing one complete fuze (includ-ing booster and booster extender) with bolts and gasket, are packed in a metal crate measuring 17.2 in. x 7.8 in. x 7.8 in. and weighing about 56.5 lb. gross. |
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