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| Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition |
| Chapter 5 - Section 1 |
| NAVY PROJECTILES |
| (Type 0 Ordinary) 14-cm (140-mm) (5.5-Inch) High-Explosive Projectile |
| Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 88.22 inches. |
| Weight of empty projectile: 81.62 pounds. |
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Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 34.100 kg. (varies with individual projecti-les). |
| Length of projectile (without fuze): 21.55 inches. |
| Diameter at bourrelet: 5.49 inches (139.5 mm). |
| Distance from base to rotating band: 0.59 inch. |
| Width of rotating band: |
| Forward: 1.11 inches. |
| Space: 0.38 inch. |
| Aft: 1.09 inches. |
| Radius of ogive: No data. |
| Filling:Cast picric acid (shimose): 6.60 pounds. |
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The charge consists of a single block of explosive cast and sealed in a waxed-paper con-tainer, encased in a heavy cotton-flannel bag and sealed in the projectile with paraffin. |
| Fuzing: |
| Type 91 mechanical time fuze. |
| Type 88 point detonating fuze. |
| Weapon in which used: Type 3d year. 14-cm/50 gun (low angle). |
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Remarks: This projectile permits the 14-cm/50 gun to be used for antiair-craft fire, but the angle of elevation of the weapon definitely limits its effectiveness. |
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Figure 401 – 14-cm (Ordinary Type 0) High-Explosive. |
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