| Weight of filled projectile (with fuze): 83.82 pounds. |
| Weight of empty projectile: 77.88 pounds. |
|
Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 34.300 kg. (varies with
individual projecti-les).
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| Length of projectile: 21.70 inches. |
| Diameter at bourrelet: 5.49 inches (139.5 mm). |
| Distance from base to rotating band: 0.59 inch. |
| Width of rotating band: |
| Foward: 1.11 inches. |
| Space: 0.38 inch. |
| Aft: 1.09 inches. |
| Radius of ogive: No data. |
| Filling: Cast picric acid (shimose): 5.94 pounds. |
|
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.
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| Fuzing: Type 13th year Mk 1 Mod 1 base
fuze. |
| Weapon in which used: Type 3d year. 14-cm/50 gun. |
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Figure 402 – 14-cm (Ordinary Mk 1) Common. |
