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| BOMB FUZE DATA |
| Part 1 - NAVY BOMB FUZES |
| BOMB ATHWARTSHIP HYDROSTATIC FUZE Mk 234 |
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Bomb Fuzes Mk 232 and Mk 233. - These special fuzes are described in OP 994. The fuzes and information concerning them may be obtained by special request to the Bu-reau of Ordnance. |
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Characteristics |
| Action - Hydrostatic arming and firing, adjustable to firing depths of 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 ft. |
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Modification - Mods 0, 1, 2, and 3. Mods 0, 1, and 2 differ only in the identity of the manufacturer. Mod 3 has only one detonator slider |
| Status - Obsolete. |
| Restriction on Use - Not to be used by Naval activites. |
| Air Travel to Arm - Non required. |
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Indication of Arming - The fuze is partially armed when the hump-out pin is missing. Hydrostatic pressure is needed to complete arming. |
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Figure 24. - Outline Drawing of Athwartship Hydrostatic Fuze Mk 234 |
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Bombs in Which Used |
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All depth bombs with transverse fuze pockets. (Requires use of a spacer with 650- and 700-lb. depth bombs.) |
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Figure 25. - Athwartship Hydrostatic Fuze Mk 234 |
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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 containe, each containing one complete fuze (including booster and booster extender) with bolts and gaskets, are packed in a metal crate mea-suring 17.2 in x 7.8 in. x 7.8 in. and weighing about 60 lb. gross. |
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