(Ordinary Mk 4) 15-cm (152-mm) (6-Inch) Common15-cm (152-mm) (6-Inch) Practice Projectile
Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition
Chapter 5 - Section 1
NAVY PROJECTILES
15-cm (152-mm) (6-Inch) Incendiary-Shrapnel
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).

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.

(Ordinary Mk 4) 15-cm (152-mm) (6-Inch) Common15-cm (152-mm) (6-Inch) Practice Projectile