(Type 3 Ordinary) 12.7-cm (127-mm) (5-Inch) Incendiary Shrapnel14-cm (140-mm) (5.5-Inch) Propellant and Tanks
Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition
Chapter 5 - Section 1
NAVY PROJECTILES
12.7-cm (127-mm) (5-Inch) Practice
Assembled round:
Weight of complete round: 75.84 pounds.
Length of complete round: 40.20 inches.
Projectile:
Weight of filled projectile: 50.69 pounds.
Weight of empty projectile: 48.10 pounds.

Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 21.80 kg. (varies with individual projectiles).

Dimensions:
Length of projectile: 17.32 inches.
Diameter at bourrelet: 4.97 inches (126.3 mm).
Distance from base to rotating band: 1.61 inches.
Width of rotating band: 1.95 inches.
Radius of ogive: 6 cal.
Filling: Sand.
Fuzing: None.
Weapon in which used: Type 89 12.7-cm/40 dual-purpose gun.

Figure 398 – 12.7-cm Practice.

(Type 3 Ordinary) 12.7-cm (127-mm) (5-Inch) Incendiary Shrapnel14-cm (140-mm) (5.5-Inch) Propellant and Tanks