Description
The 120 millimeter round had a boat-tail base, 5.08 centimeters (2.0 in.) from the base of the round, a rotating band, a burster and adapter well, and a bourrelet. The rotating band was located 6.65 centimeters (2.62 in.) from the base of the round. The band was 0.16 centimeters (0.062 in.) thick and 1.57 centimeter (0.62 in.) wide and had one groove 0.16 centimeters (0.062 in.) by 0.16 centimeters (0.062 in.). According to one source, the band appeared to be made of copper or copper alloy.
The adapter and burster well was constructed in one piece and had a overall length of 18.72 centimeters (7.37 in.) and an overall diameter of 4.75 centimeters (1.87 in.). The adapter had a thread both inside and out to receive the fuze and to screw onto the nose. The bourrelet was located 18.26 centimeters (7.19 in.) from the base of the round and was 1.9 centimeters (.75 in.) wide.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Projectile, 120mm Chemical, Model Unknown
Source(s)
Old Chemical Weapons Reference Guide (1998)
