Weight of complete round: 3.04 kg. (6.70 pounds). |
Weight of projectile, filled: 2.23 kg. (4.91 pounds). |
Weight of filling: 0.07 kg. |
Filling: Black powder. |
Diameter at bourrelet: 57 mm (2 1/4 inches). |
Length of projectile (without fuze): 183 mm (7 13/64 inches). |
Length of propellant case: 121 mm ( 4 3/4 inches). |
Length of assembled round (without fuze): 272 mm (10 11/16 inches). |
Width of rotating band: 9.5 mm. |
Weapons in which used: Type 90 tank, gun, type 97 tank gun. |
Fuzing: Type 88 short-delay fuze. |
Propellant: Mk 1 sq. grain (med.) 113 grams. |
Remarks: This projectile is made of cast iron and has very thick
walls. |
Figure 233 – Type 90 5.7-cm Substitute Projectile. |