MK-25 Flashcards
1
Q
Specs
A
smoke and flame for 13.5 min- 18.5 min. approx 18.5 in long and 3 in in diameter (CGTO 1C-144A-1 p 1-357) 744 gram pyro candle starter composition Mk-13 electric squib or electric match MK-72 MOD 1 water activated battery
2
Q
Primary use
A
antisubmarine warfare
3
Q
Notes
A
SAFE(green letters)
ARM(red letters) on cap
03 .013in holes to ensure it will sink with 3 to 12 hours after water impact or 1 to 3 hours after ignition
03 equally spaced retaining slots
4
Q
Activation
A
install cap by rotating clockwise
press .3in on the cap using 18lbs of force to remove
MK-72 activates, MK-13 ignites starter compositions which ignites the red phosphorus
