Weight of projectile filled (without fuze): No data. |
Weight of projectile, empty: 39.06 pounds. |
Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 17.62 kg. (varies with
individual projectiles). |
Length of projectile (without fuze): 13.94 inches. |
Diameter at bourrelet: 4.7 inches (119.5 mm). |
Distance from base to rotating band: 1.19 inches. |
Width of rotating band: 1.25 inches. |
Radius of ogive: No data. |
Filling: Picric acid (shimose): No data. |
Fuzing: |
Type 91 mechanical time fuze. |
Type 88 point detonating fuzes. |
Weapon in which used: |
British type 12-cm gun (low angle). |
Type 3-year 12-cm/45 gun (low angle). |
Figure 387 – 12-cm (Ordinary Mk 4) High-Explosive. |