History
The M734 Fuze was developed at the Harry Diamond Laboratories (HDL) for the 60mm Lightweight Company Mortar System, which now is managed by the Armament Research Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Fuze Division. It was determined to be suitable for army use in July 1977 and accordingly Type Classification Standard. To demonstrate readiness for transition into Full Rate Production by the Armament Munitions & Chemical Command (AMCCOM), ARDEC/HDL managed the first production for war reserves as well as the construction of automated Initial Production Facilities (IPF) for mobilization readiness. HDL awarded three competitive contracts in 1978/79: Eastman Kodak (Rochester, NY) for the Fuze Assembly and IPF, Motorola (Scottsdale, AZ) for the Amplifier Assembly and IPF, and Alinabal (Milford, CT.) for the Alternator Assembly and IPF. After successful First Article Inspection and production Lot Acceptance tests, transition was completed in March 1983. AMCCOM performed all procurements for stockpile with technical support by ARDEC. The Army Mortar Plan issued in 1985 expanded use of the M734 fuze to 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortars (Figures 8,9). The initial production costs and required operating characteristics are shown in Figures 10 and 11 respectively. Improvements in the fuze reliability and performance by ARDEC engineers led to production of tne M734A1 fuze manufactured by L-3 FOS (Formerly KDI).
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