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| BOMB FUZE DATA |
| Part 1 - NAVY BOMB FUZES |
| BOMB NOSE FUZE Mk 244 |
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Characteristics |
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Action - Impact. four-sec. delay. (Similar to Fuze Mk 243 execpt for differences noted below.) |
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Modification - Fuze Mk 244 Mod 0 is the same as Fuze Mk 243 except for the delay ele-ment. Fuze Mk 244 Mod 1 differs from Fuze Mk 244 Mod 0 in that it has an added striker head and reduced shear threads. Fuze Mk 244 Mod 1 will function on ground impacts from altitudes of 1000 ft. and over. |
| Status - Service. |
| Restriction on Use - None. |
| Air Travel to Arm - Approximately 450 ft. |
| Indication of Arming - If the vane cup is missing, the fuze is armed. |
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Figure 34. - Outline Drawing of Nose Fuze Mk 244 |
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Bombs in Which Used |
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All AN-M G.P. bombs and Navy G.P. bombs except Navy 100-lb. G.P. Bomb Mk 4 and Mods. |
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Figure 35. - Nose Fuze Mk 244 |
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Weight and Packing |
| Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded - Approximately 4.4 lb. |
| Weight of Booster - 1.9 oz. tetryl. |
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Standard Packing - Fifteen fuzes, each in a metal container, are packed in a wooden crate measuring 26.5 in. x 15.5 in. x 11.0 in. and weighing about 98 lb. gross. |
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