Characteristics

Action - Hydrostatic arming and firing, adjustable to firing depths of 25, 50, 85, 100, and 125 ft.

Mods 0, 1, and 3 are similar; Mods 4, 5, and 6 incorporate added safety features. Mods 5 and 6 have accuracy of 25-ft. depth setting emphasized; Mod 4 has accuracy of 50-ft. depth setting emphasized.

Mods 4, 5, and 6 - Service.

Restriction on Use - Mods 0, 1, and 3 are not to be used from Naval aircraft. No res-trictions on use of Mods 4, 5, and 6; but use of Mods 5 and 6 is preferred because of more accurate 25-ft. depth setting.

Figure 18. - Outline Drawing of Tail Hydrostatic Fuze AN-Mk 230

Bombs in Which Used

325-lb. Depth Bomb Mk 53 and Mods.

350-lb. Depth Bomb Mk 54 and Mods.

500-lb. G.P. Bomb AN-M64 and Mods.

1000-lb. G.P. Bomb AN-M65 and Mods.

2000-lb. G.P. Bomb AN-M66 and Mods.

Figure 19. - Tail Hydrostatic Fuze AN-Mk 230

Weight and Packing

Standard Packing - Four fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a metal crate measuring 16.5 in. x 11.6 in. x 11.6 in. and weighing about 75 lb. gross.