Weight of filled projectile (wihtout fuze): 97.8 pounds. |
Weight of empty projectile: 91.9 pounds. |
Weight stamped on rotating band: 41.78 kg. (varies with individual
projectiles).
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Length of projectile: 22.5 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. |
Radius of ogive: 4 cal. |
Filling: Cast picric acid (shimose): 5.9 pounds. |
The charge is made in two waxed-paper-wrapped preformed blocks enclosed
in a cotton-flannel bag.
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Fuzing: Type 13 Mk 1 Mod 1 base fuze. |
Weapon in which used: |
15 cm/40 gun (bag). |
15 cm/45 gun (bag). |
15 cm/50 gun (bag). |
Figure 410 – 15-cm (Ordinary Mk 4) Common. |