Type 700 AA Fuze info

[james88uk]

Hi ,I’m interested in British WWII AA fuzes and was wondering if anyone has a diagram and functional description of the British No.700 Mk II? I believe this type of fuze was used with AA rockets? I have copies of official handbooks for most of the other types of AA fuze, but nothing on this one.I wonder if anyone might also have a picture of the rockets themselves?
Many thanks in advance.
James​

 

[Bonnex]

Fuze No 700

This might be of interest. Typically used with Shell, U, HE, 3-inch and Tail, Propelling, Rocket, U, 3-inch.

 

[butterfly]

This link has a drill 700 fuze and also a nice cutaway example.........there may be other posts under Fuzes if you take a look.

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/4334-No.-700-Drill-fuze.

regards Kev

 

[james88uk]

Chaps,
Many thanks for the info.
Bonnex,
Would you happen to know which publication your diagram came from? I'd be happy to purchase if I can find one. Also, what does the 'U' stand for in your abbreviations. Apologies for my inexperience!

Regards,

James

 

[Bonnex]

Sorry James I should have given the reference. U stands for 'unrotated' (which is why the 700 is air-armed rather than relying on any spinning of the projectile).

The reference. is:

Ministry of Supply; British Rocket Stores; issued by the Director of Projectile Development in Feb 1946.

I'm not sure if is is available electronically.

 

[james88uk]

Many thanks Bonnex,
I'll try & track down a copy!
J

 

[Bonnex]

Not quite the same but the US Navy EOD manual is worth a look and is available electronically. (see http://www.scribd.com/doc/46553920/British-Rockets-and-Fuzes)

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Many thanks Bonnex,
I'll try & track down a copy!
J