Technical Specifications

  • Width
    40mm
  • Height
    105.71mm
  • Visible Length
    60mm
  • Intrusion Length
    46.8mm
  • Arming Type
    set-back forces
  • Time Delay
    0.027 - 0.063
    s
  • 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
    5 - 20m
  • Thread Size
    sp 36.18x10tpi
  • Safety Distance
    5m
  • Shelf Life
    15
  • Booster
    tetryl
  • Weight of Fuze
    435g
  • Weight of Booster
    12.5g

Fuze V-429EPoint Detonating, with Super Quick and Time Delay for Artillery and Tank Ammunition

V-429E is a mechanical, nose, point-detonating fuze with selectable super-quick or delayed action.

The fuze is designed for ammunition for smoothbore tank guns. It completes High-Explosive, Incendiary and Smoke rounds for the following guns:

  • 100 mm anti-tank guns T-12, MT-12 and M-87
  • 115 mm tank gun U-5T mounted on T-62 MBT
  • 125 mm tank gun 2A46 and its modifications mounted on T-64, T-72, T-80, and T-90 MBTs

V-429E fuze features locking at firing from worn-out or strongly contaminated barrel.

The fuze is safe in storage, handling and operation and ensures the reliable and safe function of the ammunition in all weather conditions.

Fire Specifications
  • Action
    point detonating
    super quick
    Time Delay