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| Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition |
| Chapter 5 - Section 1 |
| NAVY PROJECTILES |
| 15-cm (152-mm) (6-Inch) Practice Projectile |
| Weight of projectile, empty: No data. |
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Weight stamped on rotating band: 100 pounds (varies with individual projectiles). |
| Length of projectile: 22.47 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: |
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This projectile from which this information was obtained was recovered empty. |
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Japanese Navy practice rounds have been recovered filled with sand and iron fillings. |
| Weapons in which used: |
| 15 cm/40 gun (bag). |
| 15 cm/45 gun (bag). |
| 15 cm/50 gun (bag). |
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Remarks: This projectile has the same external appearance and dimensions as the Mk 4 common projectile. It differs in that the cavity is smaller and the walls are thicker. |
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Figure 412 – 15-cm Practice. |
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