| Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 97.59 pounds. |
| Weight of empty projectile: 90.82 pounds. |
|
Weight, stamped on rotating band (sample): 41.28 kg. (varies with
individual projectiles). |
| Length of projectile (without fuze): 20.0 inches. |
| Diameter at bourrelet: 6.0 inches (152 mm). |
| Distance from base to rotating band: 0.7 inch. |
| Width of rotating band: |
| Forward: 1.2 inches. |
| Space: No data. |
| Aft: 1.2 inches. |
| Filling: Cast picric acid (shimose): 6.8 pounds. |
|
The charge is made into a waxed-paper-wrapped preformed block with a
well in the nose to receive the gaine.
|
| Fuzing: Type 88 nose fuze. |
| Weapons in which used: |
| 15 cm/40 gun (bag). |
| 15 cm/45 gun (bag). |
| 15 cm/50 gun (bag). |
|
Figure 409 – 15-cm (Ordinary Type 0)
High-Explosive. |
