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M9813 electronic mortar time fuze
#WIP FUZES
Region
South Africa
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Armament Any mortar bomb from 60 to 160 mm. Development By Fuchs Electronics for use on any 60 to 160 mm fin stablised conventional, extended-range or rocket-assisted mortar system Description The Fuchs Electronics M9813 is hand settable with Point Detonation (PD) backup. The time function is factory set at 99.9 seconds. In the field, the time function is set by hand using three rings incorporated into the fuze nose cone. Time range is from 5 to 99.9 seconds in 0.1 second increments. If the time functions fails,
the fuze has a secondary independent super-quick PD backup function. The M9813 meets MIL-STD-1316D and STANAG 4187 and 4157 safety requirements. It is also fully compliant to MIL-STD-331B environmental standards. The fuze is powered by an air driven turbine (windwheel) and is mechanically armed after a minimum distance of 60 m from the muzzle. Time and PD functions are electronically blocked for 4 seconds after launch. The time function cannot be set for less than 5 seconds. Manufacturer Fuchs Electronics.