Reserve Fuze Energizer

Item Name Code (INC) 46403

Fuzes and Primers: Federal Supply Class: FSC 1390; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 1390
Ammunition and Explosives: Federal Supply Group: FSG 13; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 13
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An item that may have contacts and facilities for insertion to panel, chassis or sub-assembly which is used as an auxillary electrical cranking device for a fuze designed to initiate a train of fire in an ammunition item. It may be used in proximity, solid state, impact, superquick, non-delay, delay selective, time and combination fuzes.

Additional Information for Reserve Fuze Energizer

Reserve Fuze Energizers are components used in fuzes and primers, which are part of the supply class Fuzes And Primers in the supply group Ammunition And Explosives.

Fuzes and primers are essential components of ammunition and explosives. Fuzes are devices that initiate the detonation process in explosive devices, such as bombs or missiles. Primers, on the other hand, are small explosive charges that are used to ignite the propellant in firearms or other explosive devices.

Reserve Fuze Energizers are backup or spare components that are used to provide power or energy to the fuzes. They ensure that the fuzes have a reliable power source to function properly. In case the primary energizer fails or is depleted, the reserve fuze energizer can be used as a backup to ensure the proper functioning of the fuzes.

These reserve fuze energizers are crucial in maintaining the operational readiness of ammunition and explosives, as they provide an additional layer of reliability and safety.