15-cm (152-mm) (6-Inch) Incendiary-Shrapnel(Ordinary Type 0) 15.5-cm (155-mm) (6.1-Inch) High-Explosive
Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition
Chapter 5 - Section 1
NAVY PROJECTILES
15-cm (152-mm) (6-Inch) Practice Projectile
Weight of projectile, empty: No data.

Weight stamped on rotating band: 100 pounds (varies with individual projectiles).

Length of projectile: 22.47 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:

This projectile from which this information was obtained was recovered empty.

Japanese Navy practice rounds have been recovered filled with sand and iron fillings.

Weapons in which used:
15 cm/40 gun (bag).
15 cm/45 gun (bag).
15 cm/50 gun (bag).

Remarks: This projectile has the same external appearance and dimensions as the Mk 4 common projectile. It differs in that the cavity is smaller and the walls are thicker.

Figure 412 – 15-cm Practice.

15-cm (152-mm) (6-Inch) Incendiary-Shrapnel(Ordinary Type 0) 15.5-cm (155-mm) (6.1-Inch) High-Explosive