12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) Illuminating Projectile12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) Complete Round (Fixed)
Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition
Chapter 5 - Section 1
NAVY PROJECTILES
12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) Target Projectile
Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 43.27 pounds.
Weight of empty projectile: No data.

Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 19.02 kg (varies with individual projectiles).

Length of projectile (without fuze): 15.56 inches.
Diameter at bourrelet: 4.70 inches (119.5 mm).
Distance from base to rotating band: 1.56 inches.
Width of rotating band: 2.00 inches.
Radius of ogive: 4 cal.
Filling: No data.
Fuzing: 30-second time fuze.
Weapon in which used:
Type 11-year. 12-cm/45 gun.
Type 3-year. 12-cm/45 gun.

Figure 390 – 12-cm Target.

12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) Illuminating Projectile12-cm (120-mm) (4.7-Inch) Complete Round (Fixed)