Type 91 Mechanical Time FuzeType 98 Mechanical Time Fuze
Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition
Chapter 5 - Section 4
NAVY PROJECTILE FUZES
Type 0 - Mechanical Time Fuze
Use: Ordinary projectiles for the 12-cm and 20-cm short gun.
Over-all length: 2 15/16 inches.
Maximum diameter: 2 9/32 inches.
Threaded length: 1/2 inch.
Number of threads: 6.

Construction: This fuze is the same as the type 91 Mod 1, except that it has a weaker set-back spring and has a flash shutter in the basal portion. It is distinguished from the type 91 Mod 1 by a red nosepiece.

Operation: The operation is the same as the type 91 Mod 1, with the addition of the centrifugal flash shutter in the base, which swings back under centrifugal force, thus opening up the firing train.

Figure 445 – Type 0 Mechanical Time Fuze.

Type 91 Mechanical Time FuzeType 98 Mechanical Time Fuze