Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 98.75 pounds. |
Weight of empty projectile: No data. |
Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 41.32 kg. (varies with
individual projectiles).
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Length of projectile (without fuze): 21.00 inches. |
Diameter at bourrelet: 6.00 inches (152 mm). |
Distance from base to rotating band: 0.687 inch. |
Width of rotating band: 2.703 inches. |
Fuzing: |
Type 91 mechanical time fuze. |
Type 88 mechanical point detonating
fuzes. |
Filling: No data. |
Weapon in which used: |
15 cm/40 gun (bag). |
15 cm/45 gun (bag). |
15 cm/50 gun (bag). |
Figure 411 – 15-cm Incendiary Shrapnel. |