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| ITALIAN AND FRENCH EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| Chapter 3 |
| ITALIAN PROJECTILES AND CASES |
| 57/43-mm A.P. (With Cap) |
| Data |
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Gun used in |
57/43-mm Anti-tank Gun |
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Fuzing |
Base Percussion Fuze M09 |
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Over-all length |
252.5 mm |
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Diameter at base |
Unknown |
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Distance base to band |
36 mm |
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Width of band |
Unknown |
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Diameter at bourrelet |
Unknown |
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Type of filling |
TNT |
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Weight of filling |
1.05 kg |
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Weight of loaded projectile |
5.083 kg |
| Remarks |
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This projectile is almost identical to the 57-mm A.P. (without cap) except that a ballistic cap is added. The propellant charge weighs 0.550 kg and consists of powder C2 in grain 3.3 x 1.1 x 205 and 102 mm. |
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Figure 99 |
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