14-cm (140-mm) (5.5-Inch) Illuminating Projectile14-cm (140-mm) (5.5-Inch) Cartridge Case (Semifixed)
Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition
Chapter 5 - Section 1
NAVY PROJECTILES
14-cm (140-mm) (5.5-Inch) Smoke Projectile
Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 68.80 pounds.
Weight of empty projectile: No data.

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

Length of projectile (without fuze): 20.63 inches.
Diameter at bourrelet: 5.49 inches (139.5 mm).
Distance from base to rotating band: 0.65 inch.
Width of rotating band: 1.56 inches.
Filling: Presumably white phosphorus.
Fuzing: Probably type 98 mechanical time fuze.
Weapon in which used: Type 3d year 14-cm/50 gun.

Figure 405 – 14-cm Smoke.

14-cm (140-mm) (5.5-Inch) Illuminating Projectile14-cm (140-mm) (5.5-Inch) Cartridge Case (Semifixed)