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M734A1 Multi-Option Fuze For Mortars (Mofm)

The M734A1 is the U.S. Army's newest multi-option fuze for mortars that provides several improvements over the previous M734 fuze model. It offers height-of-burst modes at 7 feet for 60mm and 81mm mortars and 14 feet for 120mm mortars, improved proximity accuracy, and incorporates an apex sensor for overhead safety. The fuze is compliant with NATO standards and is used in U.S. and NATO 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm high explosive cartridges. L-3 Fuzing & Ordnance Systems specializes in the development and production of fuzing devices for ordnance products for the U.S. military and allies.

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M734A1 Multi-Option Fuze For Mortars (Mofm)

The M734A1 is the U.S. Army's newest multi-option fuze for mortars that provides several improvements over the previous M734 fuze model. It offers height-of-burst modes at 7 feet for 60mm and 81mm mortars and 14 feet for 120mm mortars, improved proximity accuracy, and incorporates an apex sensor for overhead safety. The fuze is compliant with NATO standards and is used in U.S. and NATO 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm high explosive cartridges. L-3 Fuzing & Ordnance Systems specializes in the development and production of fuzing devices for ordnance products for the U.S. military and allies.

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M 7 3 4 A 1 M U LT I - O P T I O N F U Z E

FOR MORTARS (MOFM)

The M734A1 is the U.S. Armys newest-generation,


NATO-standard Multi-Option Fuze for Mortars.
FEATURES
Provides combat units with the worlds most
reliable, capable and technologically advanced
multi-option fuze for 60/81/120 mm mortars
Provides Height-of-Burst (HOB) modes at 7 ft.
(60/81 mm) and at 14 ft. (120 mm)
Replaces the M734 fuze with improved proximity
accuracy and incorporates an apex sensor for
overhead safety
Incorporates two environmental safety features
MIL-STD-1316, -331 and -333 compliant
(STANAG 4187, 4157 and 2916)
Type classified on U.S. and NATO-standard 60 mm HE,
81 mm HE and 120 mm HE cartridges

L-3 Fuzing & Ordnance Systems (L-3 FOS)


specializes in the development and production
of fuzing safety arming devices for missile-driven,
rocket-launched, air-dropped, tube-launched
and infantry-employed ordnance products for
the U.S. military, prime contractors and our
international allies.

UNCLASSIFIED
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release

Fuzing & Ordnance Systems


M 7 3 4 A 1 M U LT I - O P T I O N F U Z E
FOR MORTARS (MOFM)

Performance Characteristics
OVERALL SIZE & WEIGHT INTRUSION THREAD
Length: 3.722 in. / 94.5 mm Depth: 1.120 in. / 28.4 mm 1.5-12UNF-1A
X-Section: 1.935 in. / 49.1 mm Diameter: 1.145 in. / 29.1 mm Depth: 0.440 in. / 11.2 mm
Weight: 0.50 lb. / 226.8 g

WEAPONS AMMUNITION OPERATING MODES


60 mm Mortar M224 HE, M720A1 Prox. (7 ft.), PD, Delay
81 mm Mortar M252 HE, M821A2 Prox. (7 ft.), PD, Delay
120 mm Mortar M120, M121 HE, M934A1 & WP SMK, M929 Prox. (14 ft.), PD, Delay

SAFETY
1st Safety Setback: 215 g, No Arm; 395 g, All Arm
Drop Safety: No Arm, 70 ft./sec. Minimum Velocity Change
2nd Safety Air Flow: 213 ft./sec. to 1,043 ft./sec.
100 m, No Arm; 300 m, All Arm

TEMPERATURE
Function: -40 C to +63 C
(-40 F to 145.4 F)
Storage: -40 C to +71 C M734A1
(-40 F to 159.8 F)

SHELF LIFE
20 years

L-3 Fuzing & Ordnance Systems


3975 McMann Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

Tel: 513-943-2000

www.L-3com.com/FOS

UNCLASSIFIED
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release

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