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

Weight stamped on rotating band (sample): 975.00 kg. (varies with individual projecti-les).

Length of projectile (without fuze): 56.50 inches.
Diameter at bourrelet: 16.00 inches.
Distance from base to rotating band: 1.97 inches.
Width of rotating band:
Forward: 2.65 inches.
Aft: 2.65 inches.
Filling: Probably trinitroanisole (type 91 explosive).
Fuzing: Type 13-year Mk 3 base fuze.
Weapon in which used: 40-cm/45 gun (bag).

Figure 422 – 40-cm Mk 5 Armor-Piercing.

36-cm (365-mm) (14-Inch) Armor-PiercingNavy Rockets