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| ITALIAN AND FRENCH EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| Chapter 3 |
| ITALIAN PROJECTILES AND CASES |
| 305/17-mm H.E. (One-Piece) |
| Data |
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Gun used in |
305/17-mm Howitzer |
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Fuzing |
Nose Percussion Fuze M17 |
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Over-all length without fuze |
1130 mm |
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Diameter at base |
Unknown |
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Distance base to band |
177 mm |
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Width of band |
51.8 mm |
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Diameter at bourrelet |
303.52 mm |
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Type of filling |
MST |
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Weight of filling |
46.125 kg |
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Weight of loaded projectile |
259 kg |
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Booster used |
No. 4 M38 |
| Remarks |
| The projectile is of one-piece construction. |
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Figure 181 |
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