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SIGNAL KIT, PERSONNEL DISTRESS FOLIAGE PENETRATING, RED, M260 |
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| NA, 0 | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| Aluminum, 3.2 oz | |||
| Color | |||
| Black anodized projector | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| NA, 1370-L119 |
| Description: |
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| The kit comes equipped with a hand fired projector and a bandoleer assembly which contains a plastic molded bandoleer holding seven red signals. The signals consist of small solid propellant rocket motors actuated by it percussion primer, a delay element, and a pyrotechnic candle in a metal case. 'The surface of the case is dyed red to match the color of the candle. The projector is black anodized aluminum, has a signal gripping device and a firing mechanism which consists of a free traveling firing pin witha smooth actuation knob and spring. The projector is connected to the bandoleer by a 30-inch lanyard. |
| Use: |
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| As a distress signaling device by downed airmen or others exposed to emergency escape and evasion situations. |
| Functioning: |
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| The nozzle end of the signal is inserted into the projector firmly until signal bottoms out. Firing is then accomplished by raising the signal overhead, aiming the desired direction, pulling the trigger knob to the rear of slot with thumb, and releasing quickly. The firing pin strikes a primer in the signal which ignites the propellant. Exhaust gases are expelled through the nozzle holes and propel the flare out of the projector in a spin stabilized flight. After traveling about 600 feet, the payload ignites causing separation from the rocket motor. Burning time is approximately 10 seconds and provides a 10,000 candlepower illumination visible for 15 to 20 miles. |
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| Data Source: |
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| TM 43-0001-37 Jan 1994 |
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