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| Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition |
| Chapter 5 - Section 1 |
| NAVY PROJECTILES |
| 14-cm (140-mm) (5.5-Inch) High-Explosive Projectile |
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Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 82.7 inches. |
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Weight of empty projectile: 74.43 pounds. |
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Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): No data (varies with individual projectile). |
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Length of projectile (without fuze, with adapter): 21.02 inches. |
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Length of projectile (without fuze or adapter): 19.75 inches. |
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Diameter at bourrelet: 5.49 inches (139.5 mm). |
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Distance from base to rotating band: 0.60 inch. |
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Width of rotating band: 1.60 inches. |
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Radius of ogive: 5 cal. |
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Filling: Cast picric acid (shimose): 7.9 pounds. |
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The charge consists of a single block of explosive cast and sealed in a waxed container, encased in a heavy cotton-flannel bag and sealed in the projectile with paraffin. |
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Fuzing: Type 5th year point detonating fuze. |
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Removal of the adapter does not permit alternate fuzing, because the lower threaded portion of the adapter is larger than any known fuze. |
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Weapon in which used: Type 3d year 14-cm/50 gun (low angle). |
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Figure 400 – 14-cm High-Explosive. |
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