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
    438g
  • Weight of Booster
    12.5g

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

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

The fuze completes High-Explosive, Incendiary and Smoke ammunition for artillery guns of the following caliber:

  • 85 mm
  • 100 mm
  • 122 mm
  • 30 mm
  • 152 mm

V-429 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