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| U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| PART 1 - PROJECTILES, PROPELLANT, AND PROECTILE FUZES |
| Chapter 3 - PROJECTILE FUZES |
| Section 4 - V.T. FUZES |
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Mk 59 Mod 0 |
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Projectiles used in |
5"/54 H.C. |
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Over-all length, inches |
1-13/16 |
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Diameter at base ogive, inch |
2.71 |
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Threaded length, inch |
0.5 |
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Threads |
6 R.H. |
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Material |
Capless plastic ogive molded integral with steel base |
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Weight, pounds |
4.05 |
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Minimum range, yards |
500 |
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Energizer |
Wet |
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Wave-suppression feature |
Present |
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Self-destrcutive feature |
None |
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Centrifugal handling safety switch |
Present |
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Description: This fuze is designed for use in the H.C. round of the new 5"/54 guns. It is designed for antiaircraft work from a minimum range of 500 yards to the extreme range of the gun at all elevations. The Auxiliary Detonating Fuze Mk 44 Mod 0 is used. |