|
|
| ITALIAN AND FRENCH EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| Chapter 3 |
| ITALIAN PROJECTILES AND CASES |
| 37/40-mm H.E. |
| Data |
|
Gun used in |
37/40-mm Gun |
|
Fuzing |
Nose Fuze for 37/40 Shell |
|
Over-all length |
72 mm |
|
Diameter at base |
36.4 mm (approx.) |
|
Distance base to band |
18 mm |
|
Width of band |
22 mm |
|
Diameter at bourrelet |
36.5 mm |
|
Type of filling |
Ballistite |
|
Weight of filling |
41.5 grams |
|
Weight of loaded projectile |
677 grams |
|
Total length of round |
328 mm |
|
Weight of complete round |
2 lb. 13.5 oz. |
|
Weight of propellant |
112 grams |
| Remarks |
|
The projectile is closed by a heavy steel pointed nose fitted internally with the fuze. |
|
Figure 87 |
|
|
 |
