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| U.S.N.B.D. - BRITISH ROCKTES AND FUZES |
| SECTION VI - ROCKET FUZES |
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BRTISH ROCKET FUZE |
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ROCKETS USED IN |
Shell, H.E. 3", No. 2 Mk I |
NO. 701 |
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FUNCTIONING |
Pyrotechnic aerial burst | |
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ARMING CONDITION |
No external evidence | |
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ARMING TIME |
1.2 secs. (approx.) | |
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MAX. BODY DIAMETER |
2.4 in. | |
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OVERALL LENGTH |
4.7 in. |
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COLOR |
Brass |
(No in Service) |
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MATERIAL |
Brass | |
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DESCRIPTION: |
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This fuze is identical to the No. 700 Mk II, illustrated on page 86. Instead of employ-ing Gaine No. 13, however, this fuze is fitted with a magazine containing two C.E. pel-lets, which is an integral part of the fuze assembly. This change is necessitated by the different shape of the light ogival shell in which the fuze is employed. |
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Although this fuze is classified as a service item, neither the fuze nor the shell for which it was designed has ever been employed operationally. |
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OPERATION: |
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The operating sequence of this fuze is identical to that of the No. 700 Mk II, illustra-ted on page 86. |
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