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FLARE, AIRCRAFT PARACHUTE, M9A1 |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| NA, 0 | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| Aluminum, 2.11 lb | |||
| Color | |||
| Aluminum w/black markings | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| NA, 1370-L389 |
| Description: |
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| The flare and propelling charge is housed in an aluminum tube having two diameters. The smaller base end contains a percussion primer, propelling charge, wooden spacer, and expelling charge. A quickmatch extending through the spacer connects the propelling charge with a time fuse for the expelling charge. The base of the illuminant candle has an ignition charge to receive flame from the expelling charge, and a setback wad for protection against shock. At the top of the illuminant a fireclay header, gas check wad, and 3 gas check disks protect the parachute from the burning illuminant. A thrust member is installed longitudinally alongside the parachute in the top end of the tube to protect the parachute from compression. A cap is used to close the assembly |
| Use: |
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| To provide illumination for aerial reconnaissance. |
| Functioning: |
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| The firing pin of the pistol strikes the primer, the propelling charge is ignited The propelling charge ignites the quickmatch and projects the flare case assembly containing the expelling charge, illuminate candle, and parachute some 80 feet from the aircraft. At this time, the delay fuse ignites the expelling charge, and the candle, parachute assembly is blown out through the end of the tube Simultaneously: the expelling charge ignites the illuminant. The parachute opens upon leaving the case to lower the flare slowly. |
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| Data Source: |
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| TM 43-0001-37 Jan 1994 |
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