12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) High-Explosive (Oridnary Mk 3 Mod 1)12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) Common Projectile
Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition
Chapter 5 - Section 1
NAVY PROJECTILES
12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) High-Explosive (Oridnary Mk 4)
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.

12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) High-Explosive (Oridnary Mk 3 Mod 1)12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) Common Projectile