| Weight of filled projectile (wihtout fuze): 97.8 pounds. |
| Weight of empty projectile: 91.9 pounds. |
|
Weight stamped on rotating band: 41.78 kg. (varies with individual
projectiles).
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| Length of projectile: 22.5 inches. |
| Diameter at bourrelet: 6.0 inches (152 mm). |
| Distance from base to rotating band: 0.7 inch. |
| Width of rotating band: |
| Forward: 1.2 inches. |
| Space: No data. |
| Aft: 1.2 inches. |
| Radius of ogive: 4 cal. |
| Filling: Cast picric acid (shimose): 5.9 pounds. |
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The charge is made in two waxed-paper-wrapped preformed blocks enclosed
in a cotton-flannel bag.
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| Fuzing: Type 13 Mk 1 Mod 1 base fuze. |
| Weapon in which used: |
| 15 cm/40 gun (bag). |
| 15 cm/45 gun (bag). |
| 15 cm/50 gun (bag). |
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Figure 410 – 15-cm (Ordinary Mk 4) Common. |
