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13 -- DIRECT AND INDIRECT FIRE MORTAR FUZE FOR 81MM AND 120MM MORTAR SYSTEMS POC Contact Mr. Drew Diedalis, Program Engineer, (201) 724-5802. The U.S. Government is looking for literature regarding a NDI Direct/Indirect Fire Mortar Fuze. NDI fuzes requiring minor design modifications to meet stated requirements are acceptable. Discussion of modifications should be provided with sufficient detail to determine level/extent of modifications. This information is for informational purposes only, and will be provided at no cost to the Government. The fuze must meet the following requirements: a. Compatible with existing 81MM and 120MM Mortar HE cartridges and weapon systems, including the 3 meter British Royal Ordnance Breech Loaded Mortar (muzzle velocity of 72 meters/sec to 440 meters/sec), b. Ability to be fired from -10 degrees to 90 degrees gun elevation, c. Fuze functions: PDSQ and delay, d. Safety requirments of MIL-STD-1316D, e. Performance requirements of MIL-STD-1512, MIL-STD-1385, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-462, MIL-STD-1795, MIL-STD-1757, MIL-STD-2169, MIL-STD-331B, and MIL-STD-810E, f. Delay backup for the SQPD function mode, g. Minimum safe arming distance: 100 meters, h. All arming distance: 150 meters, and i. Graze performance: 80% at 2 degrees impact angle. Request all responses be sent to PM Mortars, ATTN: AMCPM-MO/Drew Diedalis, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, no later than 2 January 1997. (0339)

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