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Amunition, Firearms,
Technocal Equipment

FUZE MG-25
For 23 x 152 mm Ammunition

MG-25 is a mechanical, nose, point-detonating fuze with delayed

action. The fuze features self-destruciton.
Fuze MG-25 completes 23 x 152 mm HEIT rounds for automatic guns
2A14, 2A14M, 2A7 and 2A7M of the following 23 mm air-defence gun
mounts and their modifications:
· ZU-23-2
· ZSU-23-4 SHILKA
The fuze is safe in storage, handling and operation and ensures the
safe and reliable function of the ammunition in all weather conditions.

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
Action: PD; Delayed
Arming: by set-back and
rotational forces
Muzzle Safety Distance: not less than 2.5 m
Time of Delay: 0.002 to 0.004 s
Time of Self-Destruction: 14 to 19 s
Temperature Range for Firing: -40 to +50°C
Temperature Range for
-40 to +50°C
Storage:
Shelf Life: 15 years

PACKING
3120 fuzes in one air-tight sealed
metal
box packed in a wooden case with 525 x 525 x 720
dimensions: mm
Gross weight: 147 kg
Volume: 0.02 m3

TECHNICAL DATA
Length of Fuze (max): 53.2 mm
Visible Length (max): 31.2 mm
Intrusion Length (max): 22.0 mm
External Diameter (max): 20.0 mm
Weight of Fuze: 37 g
Type of Booster: A-30-T
Weight of Booster: 1g
Thread Size: Spec. M17.96 x 0.75cl.2a

FUZE ARMING
The fuze ensures arming by set-back and rotational forces within 2.5 to 20 m from muzzle.

FUZE ACTION
Upon impact the fuze provides delayed action within 0.002 to 0.004 s.

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SELF DESTRUCTION
In case of no impact the round is self-destruct within 14 to 19 s.

ARCUS Co.
P.O.Box 6 Fax: +359 (619) 22123 Tel: +359 (62) 62 34 13 Exchange
219, Vassil Levski Str. Telex: 66608 Tel: +359 (619) 2 54 84 Marketing
5140 Lyaskovets, Bulgaria Website: www.arcus-bg.com E-mail: marketing@arcus-bg.com

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