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| BOMB FUZE DATA |
| Part 2 - ARMY BOMB FUZES |
| BOMB NOSE FUZE AN-M140A1 |
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Characteristics |
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Action - Impact, instantaneous or 0.025-sec. delay. (Similar to Fuze AN-M103A1 except for delay time.) |
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Modification - M140 is similar to Fuze AN-M103 except for 0.025-sec. delay. Fuze AN-M139A1 incorporates added safety features of Fuze AN-M103A1. |
| Status - M140 - Obsolescent. |
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AN-M140A1 - Service. |
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Restriction on Use - M140 - Not to be used by Naval activities because of inadequate safety features. |
| AN-M140A1 - None. |
| Air Travel to Arm - Approximately 510 ft. for delay; 765 ft. for instantaneous. |
| Indication of Arming - Safety discs missing. |
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Figure 77. - Outline Drawing of Nose Fuze AN-M140A1 |
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Bombs in Which Used |
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All bombs* weighing 100 lb. and over that receive a nose fuze except Chemical Bomb AN-M47A2, Chemical Bomb M70, and Navy 100-lb. G.P. Bomb Mk 4 and Mods. |
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*One auxiliary booster is required when used in Navy bombs. Use special vane assembly set on INST. when used with flat-nosed depth bombs. |
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Figure 78. - Nose Fuze AN-M140A1 |
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Weight and Packing |
| Weight of Fuze Fully Loaded - |
| Weight of Booster - |
| Standard Packing - |
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