Pyrotechnics Flashcards
Pyrotechnic pistols includes all EXCEPT which of the following features
Double barreled
A hand manipulated signaling device is used for all EXCEPT which of the signaling purposes
Countermeasure
A MK 124 Mod 0 marine smoke and illumination signal emits what color smoke/flame for (1) day use and (2) night use
Orange smoke red flame
The day or night end of a MK 124 Mod 0 signal is marked in which of the following ways
The case has two raised beads around its circumference on the flare (night) end and a label adhered to outer surface of the case identifies the smoke (day) and flare (night) end
A MK 79 mod 0 illumination signal kit consist of a _____signal projector and a total of ____ MK 80 Mod 0 signals
MK 31 Mod 0 , seven
When fired , the star ejected from a MK 80 Mod 0 signal burns for what minimum amount of time
4.5 seconds
Before loading a signal into a MK 31 Mod 0 signal projector , you should first take what action
Make sure signal projector is cocked
The illuminating candle in the LUU-2B/B aircraft parachute flare is made from what materials
Magnesium , sodium nitrate , and a polymer binder
Approximately how many pounds of force is required to pull the timer knob from a timer of an LUU-2B/B aircraft parachute flare
30 pounds
When a MK 25 marine location marker is handled what component physically prevents the base plugs from being accidentally pushed in
The arming plate
When a MK 25 Mod 2 marker is in the water , what liquid serves as an electrolyte to produce a current in the battery
Seawater
What is the average burn time of a MK 25 Mod 2 marine location marker
13.5 to 18.5 min
A MK 25 will provide smoke and flame for approximately how long
10 to 20 min
IR decoys generate heat and infrared energy which is used to distract what type of missile
Infrared heat seeking
Passive expendable a are filled with chaff , which is dispensed by aircraft to mask or screen other aircraft or to cause tracking radar to do what
Break lock
