French Mortar Fuze Information Wanted...

[Darren]

I know that this is a French mortar fuze, does anyone have any diagrams? (i am looking to see what bits are missing from inside)

Also, i assume that the 75 is the date, 1975?

Any other info on this fuze would be appreciated.

 

[Fr Cdn AT]

Hi Darren,

Just by comparing at pictures and with no measurement, it could look like an SC14G. here what I dig from Jane's Ammo Handbook, Fuzes, Motar, Impact Fuzes section.

Let me know if it good.
Cheers.
Luc.

SC14G impact fuze
Development
SNEM developed this fuze for the French Army under the nomenclature FU. I. MO.81. F1.

Description
This impact, SuperQuick (SQ) and graze fuze is the same as the SC14 impact fuze (see separate entry) but with a different thread and intrusion.
Armament
High-Explosive (HE) bombs with a suitable thread.


Specifications

Type:	impact, SQ and graze
Weight:	245 g
Thread:	23.5 200
Length, overall:	111.45 mm
Intrusion:	57.4 mm
Diameter:	36.5 mm
Optional delay:	none
Arming requirement:	1,600 g
Arming distance:	40 m

Contractor
Socit Nouvelle d'Etudes et de Mcanique (SNEM) .

 

[Darren]

Thanks Luc for the information, that does indeed look to be correct for the fuze. I will measure my example later on just to make sure.

Darren

 

[Fr Cdn AT]

Evening Darren,

Also found this info, from the same sources. If it might be of any help!! (Ammo for Mortar section). Sorry I do not have more, like internal diagrams that you ask for...

Cheers, Later.
Luc.

Alsetex 81 mm mortar bombs
Description
SAE Alsetex produces a range of bombs suitable for use with all types of 81 mm mortar. They are supplied as complete rounds, with fuze and cartridge in position, packed in individual containers which may be coupled for carriage. There are five models, shown in the accompanying illustration.

Specifications

Calibre:	81 mm
Body:	French Army type FA Mark 32
Weight:	ca 3.5 kg
Fuze:	SNEM Mark F1 with double safety (feed and trajectory)
Propellant:	central cartridge with 3 or 6 increments
Range:	average practical, ca 2,000 m; max, ca 3,000 m

Status
In production.
Service
French armed forces.

Contractor
SAE Alsetex

 

[doctor]

Hi
Here the diagram of FU I MO 81 F1

 

[Darren]

Thanks guys for the info, pictures and diagrams.