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| BOMB FUZE DATA |
| Part 1 - NAVY BOMB FUZES |
| BOMB TAIL HYDROSTATIC FUZE Mk 229 |
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Characteristics |
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Action - Hydrostatic arming and firing, adjustable to firing depths of 25, 50, 85, 100, and 125 ft. |
| 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 - Approximately 400 to 500 ft. |
| Indication of Arming - No external evidence of arming. |
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Figure 18. - Outline Drawing of Tail Hydrostatic Fuze Mk 229 |
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Bombs in Which Used |
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650- and 700-lb. depth bombs - All |
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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 19. - Tail Hydrostatic Fuze Mk 229 |
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Weight and Packing |
| Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded - Approximately 14.5 lb. |
| Weight of Booster - 1.6 oz. tetryl. |
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Standard Packing - Four fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a metal crate measuring 17.5 in. x 11.6 in. x 11.6 in. and weighing about 75 lb. gross. |
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