Weight of complete round: 3.13 kg. (6.89 pounds). |
Weight of projectile, filled (fuzed): 2.58 kg. (5.68 pounds). |
Weight of filling: 0.10 kg. |
Filling: Two sections of explosive, individually wrapped in paper. Upper
section, pressed picric acid and wax; lower section, cas TNT.
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Diameter at bourrelet: 57 mm (minus tol.). |
Length of projectile (without fuze adapter): 181 mm (7 1/4 inches). |
Length of propellant case: 121 mm (4 3/4 inches). |
Length of assembled round: 280 mm (11 1/16 inches). |
Width of rotating band: 10 mm. |
Weapons in which used: Type 90 tank gun, type 97 tank gun. |
Fuzing: Type 92 small base fuze. |
Propellant: Mk 1 sq. grain (med.), 113 grams. |
Figure 234 – Type 92 5.7-cm Armor-Piercing
Projectile. |