Assembled round: |
Weight of complete round: No data. |
Length of complete round: 28.06 inches. |
Projectile: |
Weight of filled projectile: No data. |
Weight of projectile, empty: 12.30 pounds. |
Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): |
5.200 kg. (varies with individual projectiles). |
Dimensions: |
Length of projectile: 12.69 inches. |
Diameter at bourrelet: 2.98 inches (76.0 mm). |
Distance from base to rotating band: .69 inch. |
Width of rotating band: 1.0 inch. |
Radius of ogive: 4 cal. |
Filling: No data. Possibly smoke compound or spotting dye. |
Fuzing: Type 98 time fuze. |
Weapon in which used: |
Type 98 8-cm/40 dual-purpose gun. |
8-cm short dual-purpose gun. |
Figure 379 – 8-cm Time Practice. |