Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 82.7 inches.

Weight of empty projectile: 74.43 pounds.

Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): No data (varies with individual projectile).

Length of projectile (without fuze, with adapter): 21.02 inches.

Length of projectile (without fuze or adapter): 19.75 inches.

Diameter at bourrelet: 5.49 inches (139.5 mm).

Distance from base to rotating band: 0.60 inch.

Width of rotating band: 1.60 inches.

Radius of ogive: 5 cal.

Filling: Cast picric acid (shimose): 7.9 pounds.

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.

Fuzing: Type 5th year point detonating fuze.

Removal of the adapter does not permit alternate fuzing, because the lower threaded portion of the adapter is larger than any known fuze.

Weapon in which used: Type 3d year 14-cm/50 gun (low angle).

Figure 400 – 14-cm High-Explosive.