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F975
#WIP FUZES
Region
Switzerland
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Armament 81 and 120 mm smoothbore mortar bombs. Development The F975 fuze was developed by Miltec SA to a Swiss Army requirement. Description The F975 is an electronically ignited super-quick or delay impact mortar fuze which is adaptable to any mortar bomb between 81 and 120 mm calibre. The F975 meets STANAG 3525 (MIL-STD-1316), MIL-STD-331 and MIL-STD-105. The fuze is ignited electrically upon impact. If the F975 does not function for some reason, it automatically renders itself inert 60 minutes after impact,
making it safe to handle. Setting the fuze between `arm' and `safe' is accomplished by simply turning the nose cap. The status of the fuze can be checked either visibly via a sight glass or by touch. A timing mechanism returns the fuze to the `safe' position if it is not fired within a set time limit. There is no stored energy in the F975 before firing, the fuze is rain safe and can be dropped when in the armed position without danger of functioning. There are no pull wires and final arming is by setback and time upon firing. The F975 can be set to a 15-30 ms delay as an alternative to super-quick. The F975 fuze will function at any angle of attack. Manufacturer Miltec, SA.