| Weight of filled projectile (with fuze): 45.12 pounds. |
| Weight of empty projectile: 40.56 pounds. |
| Length of projectile: 16.39 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 3-year Mk 1 base fuze. |
| Weapons in which used: |
| British type 12-cm gun (low angle). |
| Type 3-year 12-cm/45 gun (low angle). |
| Type 11-year 12-cm/45 gun (low angle). |
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Figure 388 – 12-cm Common. |