(Ordinary Type 0)
15.5-cm (155-mm) (6.1-Inch)
High-Explosive
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| Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 119.3 pounds. |
| Weight of empty projectile: 112.8 pounds. |
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Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 51.28 kg. (varies with
individual projectiles).
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| Length of projectile (without fuze): 23.31 inches. |
| Diameter at bourrelet: 6.09 inches (154.5 mm). |
| Distance from base to rotating band: 2.36 inches. |
| Width of rotating band: |
| Forward: 1.26 inches. |
| Space: 0.24 inch. |
| Aft: 1.26 inches. |
| Radius of ogive: 4 cal. |
| Filling: Cast picric acid (shimose): 7.5 pounds. |
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The charge consists of two waxed, paper-wrapped preformed blocks with a
well in the upper block to receive the gaine. The two blocks are enclosed
in a cotton-flannel bag.
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| Fuzing: Type 88 point detonating
fuzes. |
| Weapon in which used: 15.5 cm gun (bag). |
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Figure 413 – 15.5-cm (Ordinary Type 0)
High-Explosive. |
