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| Keywords: Peuch-Remondy 24 31 Mod 1916 Fuze.jpg Fusée 24/31 Mod 1916 Peuch-Remondy Fusée-détonateur percutante de 24/31 modèle P R 1916 <br> Cette fusée équipait principalement les projectiles des Mortiers de tranchée du calibre 58 mm au calibre 240 mm Percussion fuse / detonator model P R 1916 <br>Cross-section view Variation designed by Capitaine Rémondy for use with trench mortar bombs which were difficult to safely arm due to having low acceleration and no spin The fuses also needed to safely withstand poor trench conditions and rough handling <br>It was used with 240 mm and 58 mm Trench Mortar bombs 24 indicated thread in mm 31 indicated cone base in mm See also 240 mm 9 45 inch Trench Mortar Bomb March 1918 Bomb component names and dimensions December 1917 240 mm Trench Mortar 58 mm Trench Mortar http //www passioncompassion1418 com/decouvertes/english_fusees_collection_fr html 2431MODpr1916 Fusée 24/31 Mod 1916 Peuch-Remondy external link with photographs and details Cross-section view of of 24/31 P R Peuch-Remondy Model 1916 1/10 second delay action fuse in unarmed state for 240 mm Trench Mortar bomb and 58 mm Trench Mortar bomb Based on Figure 9 in Manual for Trench Artillery Part IV 240 mm Mortar Prepared at Headquarters American Expeditionary Force France March 1918 <br>http //cgsc cdmhost com/u /p4013coll9 252 2007-09-09 Rcbutcher PD-USGov Fuzes of France 240 mm Trench Mortar Ammunition Mortier de 58 mm type 2 Ammunition Cross sections | ||||
