| Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 44.75 pounds. |
| Weight of projectile (empty): 41.14 pounds. |
|
Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 18.520 kg. (varies with
individual projecti-les). |
| Length of projectile (wihtout fuze): 15.95 inches. |
| Diameter at bourrelet: 4.6 inches (119.0 mm). |
| Distance from base to rotating band: 0.78 inch. |
| Width of rotating band: 1.95 inches. |
| Radius of ogive: 4 cal. |
| Filling: Cast picric acid (shimose): 3.61 pounds. |
|
The charge consists of two blocks of explosive cast and sealed in a
waxed paper contai-ner, encased in a heavy cotton-flannel bag and sealed
in the projectile with paraffin.
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| Fuzing: Type 5-year point detonating fuze. |
| Weapon in which used: |
| British type 12-cm/40 gun (low angle). |
| Type 3-year 12-cm/45 gun (low angle). |
| Type 11-year 12-cm/45 gun (low angle). |
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Figure 385 – 12-cm (Ordinary Mk 3) High-Explosive. |
