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FLARE, AIRCRAFT COUNTERMEASURE, M206 |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| NA, 0 | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| Aluminum, 0.43 lb | |||
| Color | |||
| Anodized metallic yellow/brown | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| NA, 1370-L410 |
| Description: |
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| The flare consists of an aluminum case which houses the flare pellet, piston, and end cap. The flare is approximately 8 inches long and has a square .97 x .97-inch cross-section and weighs approximately 0.43 pounds per unit. The payload composition consists of magnesium, teflon and a binder. |
| Use: |
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| The flares are dispensed from aircraft to decoy infrared seeking missile threats away from aircraft. |
| Functioning: |
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| The flanged base of the cartridge case has a preformed hole to enable insertion of the M796 impulse cartridge. The impulse cartridge is fired by an electrical impulse. Expanding hot gas, developed by the impulse cartridge, causes the piston to expel the flare pellet from the cartridge case; simultaneously, the flare pellet is ignited. |
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| Data Source: |
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| TM 43-0001-37 Jan 1994 |
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