TM E9-1901 - Identification of Japanes Shells and Shell Fragments; Location of Enemy Batteries; Part Two - Section IX: Projectile Data and Illustration, 76-A-1 (8 cm HE AA [Naval])

TM E9-1901 - IDENTIFICATION OF JAPANESE SHELL AND SHELL FRGAMENTS;
LOCATION OF EMENY BATTERIES

PART TWO - READY REFERENCE SECTION

SECTION IX – PROJECTILE DATA AND ILLUSTRATIONS

76-A-1

PROJECTILE:	8 cm (3 inch) HE AA [Naval]
WEAPONS:	8 cm AA Gun [Naval]
PROJECTILE:
Caliber:	3 inches
Kind:	Shell
Type:	HE
Weight:	(with Fuze) 13.5 lbs.
Color:	Maroon body with green nose
CHARGE:
Weight:	0.97 lbs.
Kind:	Picric has been found
TRACER:	None
FUZE:	Navy Time Nose Fuze (Powder train)*
REMARKS:	The model number of the projectile or that of the gun from which fired have not been determined.
	* The model number of the fuze has not been determined, however, the design is identical to the Army Type 89 fuze, the only difference being this fuze has Navy inspection stampings.