Weight of complete round (without fuze): 1.17 kg. (2.57 pounds). |
Weight of projectile, filled (without fuze): 0.78 kg. (1.82 pounds). |
Weight of filling: 0.023 kg. |
Filling: Cast TNT. |
Diameter at bourrelet: 1.57 inches. |
Length of projectile (without fuze): 5.24 inches. |
Length of assembled round: 10.33 inches. |
Length of propellant case: 6.18 inches. |
Width of rotating band: 0.63 inch. |
Diameter of base of propellant case: 1.89 inches. |
Fuzing: Small A/P base fuze. |
Propellant: Cylindrical lengths of smokeless powder, 95.9 grams. |
Color and markings: White, green tip. |
Remarks: This round indicates use of the 40-mm Vickers-Armstrong
as a dual-purpose gun.
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Figure 369 – 40-mm Armor-Piercing Projectile. |