Description
The 5-inch H.C. Mk 39 Mods 1 and 2 are used in 5"/51 Bag or Case gun. The over-all length of this projectile is 17.0 inches; without the nose fuze, it is 13.18 inches long. The diameters of the base and at the bourrelet are both 4.985 inches. The distance from the base to the band is 1.15 inches and the width of the band is 2.0 inches.
Only a very few 5"/51 guns are in service in the fleet. When employed in the 5"/51 case gun, Cartridge Case Mk 3 and Primer Mk 13 and all Mods are used. The Auxiliary Detonating Fuze Mk 54 is replacing the Mk 17 and Mk 46 in all assemblies.
These projectiles over-all color is green and it comes in the following sizes; 3", 4", 5", 6", 8", 12", 14", and 16".
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
OP 1664, Volume 1 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
