| Weight of filled projectile: 276.76 pounds. |
| Weight of empty projectile: 259.6 pounds. |
|
Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 118.8 kg. (varies with
individual projectiles). |
| Length of projectile: 35.86 inches. |
| Diameter at bourrelet: 7.95 inches (202 mm). |
| Distance from base to rotating band: 3.11 inches. |
| Width of rotating band: |
| Forward: 1.14 inches. |
| Space: 0.26 inch. |
| Aft: 1.14 inches. |
| Radius of ogive: No data. |
| Filling: |
| Trinitroanisole (type 91 explosive): 17.38 pounds. |
|
The charge consists of a preformed block of Type 91 explosive
(trinitroanisole) with a well in the base to receive a gaine. The block is
wrapped in waxed-paper, a 3/16-inch layer of fibrous cushioning material,
and a cotton-flannel bag.
|
| Fuzing: Type 13-year Mk 4 base fuze. |
| Weapon in which used: Mk 2 20-cm/50 cal. dual-purpose gun. |
|
Figure 418 – 20-cm (Armor-Piercing Type 91)
Armor-Piercing. |
