20-cm (202-mm) (8-Inch) Cartridge Case (Semifixed)40-cm (406-mm) (16-Inch) Mk Armor-Piercing
Japanese Explosive Ordnance – Army Ammunition – Navy Ammunition
Chapter 5 - Section 1
NAVY PROJECTILES
36-cm (365-mm) (14-Inch) Armor-Piercing
Weight of filled projectile (without fuze): No data.
Weight of empty projectile: No data.

Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 656.00 kg. (varies with individual projecti-les).

Length of projectile (without fuze): 56.75 inches.
Diameter at bourrelet: 14.00 inches.
Distance from base to rotating band: 5.75 inches.
Width of rotating band:
Foward: 2.00 inches.
Aft: 1.56 inches.
Filling: Probably trinitroanisole (type 91 explosive).
Fuzing: Type 13-year Mk 4 Mod 1 base fuze.
Weapon in which used: 36-cm/45 gun (bag).

Figure 421 – 36-cm Armor Piercing.

20-cm (202-mm) (8-Inch) Cartridge Case (Semifixed)40-cm (406-mm) (16-Inch) Mk Armor-Piercing