TM 9-1985-5; Propellant charges used for various weapons

Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition

Chapter 4 – Section 1

ARMY PROJECTILES

Propellant Charges used for various Weapons

Weapon	Type of propellant	Weight of propellant (kg)	Number of increments	Weight of increments
Type 4-year howitzer	Mk 2 square grain	2.260	5	A 865 g B 225 g C 255 g D 445 g E 440 g
Type 38 howitzer	Mk 1 square grain	0.825	2	A 500 g B 325 g
Type 96 howitzer	Mk 2 square grain	2.930	5	A 980 g B 280 g C 440 g D 520 g E 710 g
Type 45 gun Type 7-year gun Type 90 gun	Mk 5 strip	16.650	3	A 5.50 kg B 5.50 kg C 5.50 kg
Type 89 gun	Mk 4 Strip	9.700	2	A 8.00 kg B 1.70 kg

Figure 282 – 150-mm Type 38 Howitzer Case.

Figure 283 – 15-cm Ammunition.

Figure 284 – 150-mm Powder Box.

Figure 285 – 15-cm Ammunition.