Technical Specifications

  • Width
    20mm
  • Height
    44.74mm
  • Visible Length
    31.2mm
  • Intrusion Length
    13.54mm
  • Arming Type
    set-back forces
  • Arming Type
    rotational forces
  • Safety Wire
    0
  • Operational Temperature
    min
    -40°c
  • Operational Temperature
    max
    +50°c
  • Storage Temperature
    min
    -40°c
  • Storage Temperature
    max
    +50°c
  • Arming Distance
    2 - 20m
  • Thread Size
    sp m17.96x0.75-7h6h
  • Safety Distance
    not less than 2
    m
  • Shelf Life
    15
  • Booster
    a-30-t
  • Weight of Fuze
    15g
  • Weight of Booster
    1g

Fuze B-23APoint Detonating, with Super Quick for Anti-aircraft and Medium Caliber Ammunition

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.

Fire Specifications
  • Action
    point detonating
    super quick