Fuze B-23A
for 23x152mm HEI GSH-23 Rounds
B-23A is a mechanical, nose, point-detonating fuze with super quick action.
Fuze B-23A completes 23 x 115 mm HEI rounds for automatic guns AM-23 and GSh-23 mounted on the following aircraft:
· MiG-21, MiG-23, Yak-28, Yak-38 fighter aircraft
· Su-17 strike aircraft
· Tu-22M, M2, M3 and M4 bomber aircraft
· Mi-24VP helicopter
The fuze is safe in storage, handling and operation and ensures the safe and reliable function of the ammunition in all weather conditions.
FUZE ARMING
The fuze ensures arming by set-back and rotational forces within 2 to 20 m.
FUZE ACTION
Upon impact the fuze provides super quick action.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| BASIC CHARACTERISTICS: | – – – |
|---|---|
| Action: | Point-Detonating Super Quick |
| Arming: | By set-back and rotational forces |
| Muzzle Safety Distance: | Not less than 2 meters |
| Operational Temperature Range for firing: | -40 to +50°C |
| Operational Temperature Range for storing: | -40 to +50°C |
| Shelf Life: | 15 years |
| TECHNICAL DATA: | – – – |
|---|---|
| Length of Fuze (max): | 44.74 mm |
| Visible Length (max): | 31.2 mm |
| Intrusion Length (max): | 13.54 mm |
| External Diameter (max): | 20 mm |
| Weight of Fuze: | 15 grams |
| Type of Booster: | A-30-T |
| Weight of Booster: | 1 gramm |
| Thread Size: | Spec. M17.96×0.75-7h6h |
| PACKING: | – – – |
|---|---|
| Number of Fuzes in one Case: | 3120 fuzes in one metal air-tight sealed box in a wooden case |
| Case Dimensions: | 525x525x720 mm. |
| Case Gross Weight: | 147 kg. |
| Case Volume: | 0.02 cubic meters |