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WAR D E PA R TME N T T E C H NICAL B U L L E T I N
P re lim inary Instructions
FUZE, ROCKET, P. D., T6
W ar n p p «r(m fiU , W ashin^ lon 25, B. C. * * IB D ecem ber 1B44
1. GENERAL.
a. Fuze, Rocket, P.D., T6 (Fig, 1) for Arny Rocket, 4»5-Irich,
M3, M8A3, and T'22, is a VT type fuse for ground to ground use. The T6
fuze may be used on K8A1 and MSA2 rockets modified in accordance with
paragraph 10.
b. Operation of the fuze will result in an air burst, auto
matically, at a height which is most effective for area blanketing,
anti-persorffiei use regardless of range or flight time, Ho adjustments
are necessary for use of this fuze. The arming time is approximately
3 to 6 seconds (Par. 3 d).
c. These fuzes screw directly into all standard loaded 4*5~
Inch Rockets listed above. They are directly interchangeable with the
P.D., M4 series contact fuzes, both physically and ballistically.
d. 1 The fuze as issued is not complete, A battery must be
installed and components must be assembled prior to use.
FUZE, ROCKET, P. D„ T6
BOOSTER HOUSING SVffTCH BATTERY NOSE
RAPO 58566
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