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FLARE, SURFACE AIRPORT, M76 |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| NA, 0 | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| Zinc, 27.6 lb | |||
| Color | |||
| Olive drab w/black markings | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| NA, 1370-L425 |
| Description: |
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| The flare consists of a metal tube filled with an illuminant charge, and with an igniter assembly at the top end. The tube is held upright by four folding legs. The igniter may be initiated either by an electric squib in the assembly or manually by a lanyard and pull ring connected with a firing pin. As shipped, the igniter assembly is protected by a plastic cap, and the support legs are folded. The pull ring lanyard, wire lead from the electric squib, land the legs are secured by adhesive tape. A label specifying operating instructions is affixed near the top of the container. |
| Use: |
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| To illuminate runways or landing areas for aircraft operating at night. |
| Functioning: |
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| The primer may be initiated either by an electric current to the firing squib or manually by a quick pull on the lanyard to operate the firing pin. The primer ignites a first-fire charge at the top of the illuminant candle to ignite the illuminant composition. The flare provides a minimum of 500,000 candlepower for 5 to 7 minutes. Visibility of the flare is up to 30 miles on a clear night. |
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| Data Source: |
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| TM 43-0001-37 Jan 1994 |
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