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GKV
The GKV (ГКВ) is a mechanical, inertia- (setback-) armed, point-initiating base-detonating (PIBD) fuze. It provides point-impact functionality only and does not include a self-destruct (SD) mechanism. The GKV fuze was designed for use with spinning high explosive, anti-tank (HEAT) projectiles. It is known to be used with 122 and 152 mm calibre projectiles. The GKV designation is likely short for Golovnoy Kumulyativnykh Vzryvatel' (Головной...
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