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| BOMB FUZE DATA |
| Part 1 - NAVY BOMB FUZES |
| BOMB TAIL FUZE AN-Mk 228 |
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Characteristics |
| Action - Impact, inertia firing, 0.08-sec. delay. |
| Modification - Mods 0 and 1 differ only in the identity of the manufacturer. |
| Status - Service. |
| Restriction on Use - None. |
| Air Travel to Arm - Approximately 1.100 ft. |
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Indication of Arming - The window in the side of the fuze provides visual examination for 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 16. - Outline Drawing of Tail Fuze AN-Mk 228 |
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Bombs in Which Used |
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Figure 17. - Tail Fuze AN-Mk 228 |
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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 - Four fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a metal crate 17.1 in. x 11.6 in. x 11.6 in. and weighing about 60 lb. gross. |
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