| Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): 383.14 pounds. |
| Weight of empty projectile: 261.8 pounds. |
|
Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 119.0 kg. (varies with
individual projectiles).
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| Length of projectile (without fuze): 36.61 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): 21.34 pounds. |
|
The charge consists of two preformed blocks of Type 91 explosive
(trinitroanisole) enclo-sed in a cloth bag.
|
| Fuzing: |
| Type 91 mechanical time fuze. |
| Type 88 point detonating fuzes. |
| Weapon in which used: Mk 2 20-cm/50 cal. dual-purpose gun. |
|
Figure 419 – 20-cm (Ordinary Type 0)
High-Explosive. |
