SIGNALS, ILLUMINATION, GROUND RED, M187; WHITE, M188 GREEN, M189; AMBER, M190
No Image Available Filler and Weight
NA, 0
Body and Overall Weight
Aluminum, 16.0 grams
Color
M187 anodized red; M188 aluminum; M189 anodized green; M190 anodized amber
Type of Round, DODIC
NA, 1370-L278
Description:
The signal bodies are made of aluminum and anodized to match the color of the candle, except for the white signal which has an aluminum colored body. The lower portion of the case has a smaller diameter and external threads, allowing assembly to the open end of the projector. A percussion primer is fitted in the base. The top of the signal is sealed by a steel cap. A ribbed plastic screw-on cap protects the primer end of the signal. Color of illuminant and case.
Use:
For surface-to-air or air-to-surface signaling and are used in personnel Signal Kits M185 and M1836.
Functioning:
When the primer is struck by the firing pin of the handheld projector, it ignites the first-fire charge and also ejects the burning flare. The signal provides a minimum light intensity of 3200 candlepower for 5 seconds an attains an altitude of 360 feet.
Munition Components:
  • Pyrotechnic charge: Type M187 Red illuminant composition,Type M188 White illuminant composition,Type M189 Green illuminant composition,Type M190 Amber illuminant composition; Weight 4 grams
  • Prime Alcan 220 percussion
  • Pyrotechnic charge: Type M187 Red illuminant composition,Type M188 White illuminant composition,Type M189 Green illuminant composition,Type M190 Amber illuminant composition; Weight 4 grams
  • Prime Alcan 220 percussion
  • Pyrotechnic charge: Type M187 Red illuminant composition,Type M188 White illuminant composition,Type M189 Green illuminant composition,Type M190 Amber illuminant composition; Weight 4 grams
  • Prime Alcan 220 percussion
Data Source:
TM 43-0001-37 Jan 1994
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