| Weight of filled projectile: No data. |
| Weight of empty projectile: 115.92 lb. |
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Weight stamped on rotating band: 52.69 kg. (varies with individual
projectiles).
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| Length of projectile: 27.09 inches. |
| Diameter at bourrelet: 6.08 inches (154.5 mm). |
| Distance from base to rotating band: 2.36 inches. |
| Width of rotating band: |
| Forward: 1.26 inches. |
| Space: No data. |
| Aft: 1.26 inches. |
| Radius of ogive: No data. |
| Filling: |
| Trinitroanisole: 6.84 pounds. |
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The charge is made into one paper-wrapped preformed block with a well in
the base to receive the fuze gaine. The charge is surrounded by a 3/16 in.
layer of cork-line plastic material which serves as a shock absorber.
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| Fuzing: Type 13-year Mk 1 Mod 1. |
| Weapon in which used: 15.5-cm. gun (bag). |
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Figure 414 – 15.5-cm Armor-Piercing Type 91. |
