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| BOMB FUZE DATA |
| Part 2 - ARMY BOMB FUZES |
| BOMB (BUTTERFLY) AMIDSHIPS FUZE M130 (T48) |
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Characteristics |
| Action - Mechanical time, long delay 10 to 30 min.* |
| Modification - None |
| Status - Service. |
| Restriction on Use - None. |
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Air Travel to Arm - After release from the cluster, approximately 50 ft. of air travel are required to activate the clockwork mechanism. |
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Indication of Arming - When the arming stem is withdrawn from the fuze more than 1/8 in., the fuze should be considered armed. |
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Bombs in Which Used |
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Note - Fuzes M130 are installed in the bomb and all settings are made at the factory. No attempt ever should be made to remove the fuzes, change the settings, or work on the fuzes in any way. |
| *Delays vary with each fuze. Preset at either 10, 20, or 30 min. by the manufacturer. |
| BOMB (BUTTERFLY) AMIDSHIPS FUZE M131 (T49) |
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Characteristics |
| Action - Anti-disturbance. |
| Modification - None |
| Status - Experimantal service. |
| Restriction on Use - None. |
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Air Travel to Arm - After release from the cluster, approximately 50 ft. of air travel are required partially to arm the fuze. Completion of arming occurs after ground impact. |
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Indication of Arming - When the arming stem is withdrawn from the fuze more than 1/8 in., the fuze should be considered armed. |
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Note - Fuzes M131 are installed in the bomb and all settings are made at the factory. No attempt ever should be made to remove the fuzes, change the settings, or work on the fuzes in any way. |
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| Figure 65. - Fragmentation (Butterfly) Bomb M83, Top View, Open | Figure 66. - Fragmentation (Butterfly) Bomb M83, Closed |
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