Fuze help please! :)

[fallenidol1]

Hi,
A friend of mine has a 155mm Howitzer shell an would like to put a correct fuze on it for his display. I'm not great with modern stuff so was wondering if anybody could tell me what fuzes were put on a 155mm How Prac Flash RO24-05.
Many thanks in advance!
Dan.

 

[exat808]

The 155mm RO designed prac-flash projectile did not have a conventional nose fuze. It was fitted with a PRF (Plug Representing Fuze) in the nose and had a base fitted Impact Indicator B118A1 which provided the flash/smoke and noise associated with an HE shell burst but was designed not to fragment the shell.
I may have some diagrams if your friend wishes to see how the shell was fitted out.
An advisory note for you and him - please be 100% certain that there is not a live Impact Indicator in the shell that you have. If there any doubts please contact the authorities. The II unit has a total of approx 39grams of HE and pyrotechnic within it.

 

[fallenidol1]

Thanks for the help there exat, I'm 100% sure that the munition is inert, he just wanted it to look authentic in his display!
But yes, if you have any pictures or diagrams of the set up that would be really handy, thank you.
Dan.

 

[exat808]

Hope this helps. The B118A1 details are on a Restricted publication and cannot be reproduced here.

 

[spotter]

couple of photos to add to what Exat has already posted

 

[fallenidol1]

Great, thanks to both of you, that's really helpful.
Much appreciated!

 

[fallenidol1]

The next question would be where might I find a PRF for sale?!!