Description
Mods 1, 2, 8, 4 have a band diameter of 5.10 inches, and Mods 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 have a band diameter of 5.12 inches.
The 5 inch WP projectile utilizes the Mk 27 body with incendiary contents.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
Projectile, 5 inch Illumination, Mk 27 Mod 1 - 10
Source(s)
OP 1664, Volume 1 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
