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| Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition |
| Chapter 5 - Section 4 |
| NAVY PROJECTILE FUZES |
| Type 88 Model 2 - Nose Fuze |
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12-cm ordinary projectiles (semifixed). |
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12-cm ordinary projectiles (fixed). |
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12-cm incendiary-shrapnel projectiles (fixed). |
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12.7-cm ordinary projectiles (fixed). |
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12.7-cm incendiary-shrapnel projectiles (semifixed). |
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14-cm ordinary projectiles (bag). |
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15-cm ordinary projectiles (bag). |
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15.5-cm ordinary projectiles (bag). |
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20-cm ordinary projectiles (semifixed). |
| Over-all length (with gaine): 3 1/8 inches. |
| Over-all length (without gaine): 5 1/2 inches. |
| Maximum diameter: 2 1/4 inches. |
| Threaded length: 7/16 inch. |
| Number of threads: 6. |
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Construction: This fuze differs from the type 88 and the type 88 modification 1 in the following respects: |
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1. The gaine is threaded externally to fit into the base of the fuze body. |
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2. There is no set-back plunger or safetypin. |
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3. A flat spring surrounds and holds in position the arming cams. |
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Operation: Centrifugal force causes the arming cams to move out against the pressure of the flat spring from under the striker shoulder. The nose cap is crushed on impact, and the striker driven against the gaine. |
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Figure 436 – Type 88 Model 2 Nose Fuze. |
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