Name: VTPA – FB76
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Area of Application

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Action

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Fuze mass (nominal)

Fuze length (nominal)

Booster charge mass (nominal)

Power supply

Functions

Mechanical safety distance

Minimum operating distance

Electrical safety distancefor proximity

Setback acceleration

Rotating spin

Self-destruction time(nominal)

Operational temperature

Southern Europe

Italy

<h2>MISSION</h2><p>The VTPA FB76 fuze is a proximity fuze to beused with 76mm L62 HE and PFF ammunition.  It was designed by Simmel Difesa to defeat aircrafts, missiles and small boats.</p><h2>DESCRIPTION</h2><p>The VTPA FB76 fuze is fully compliant withthe requirements of STANAG 4187 and wasdesigned, developed and tested in accordancewith the criteria of MIL-STD-331. The fuze is aself-powered radio transmitting and receivingunit, operating on the base of the Dopplereffect. Two operating modes are selectableelectrically at the time of ﬁring: P  Proximity + Point detonating + Self-destruction. The fuze is set to initiate detonation when proximity with the target is detected. Point detonating function is provided as backup, in event of direct hit. Self-destruction is activated if neither of the above conditions occurs. P  Point detonating. This mode can be selected for hard targets engagement such as small patrol boats, ships and land targets. In this mode proximity and self-destruction are inhibited, and only impact can activate detonation. The fuze proﬁle is compliant with STANAG 2916 pag B-11.</p><p>PACKAGING</p>

In over a hundred years of continued operation, Simmel Difesa acquired comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the ammunition business, combining the experience of famous European players into a modern and agile company.
Today, Simmel Difesa supplies medium and large calibre ammunition to more than 40 countries worldwide.
Over the time, the company developed its know-how in all ammunition components, from propellants and explosives to metal parts and fuses. Thanks to its experience, Simmel Difesa is able to optimize the components’ integration in order to conceive first-class products.
Simmel Difesa gained a reputation as a leader in naval ammunition, and is now – after decades of successful cooperation – the preferred supplier for Oto-Melara guns. Its in-house capability to design and manufacture advanced proximity fuses led Simmel Difesa to become a world leader on the air defense ammunition market.
Equipped with a powerful and flexible manufacturing infrastructure, and benefitting from the dedication of its highly skilled workforce and a dependable supply chain, Simmel Difesa is able to quickly respond to its customers’ requirements with reliable and high-performance products.

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VTPA – FB76

VTPA – FB76

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