Pyrotechnics Detailed Study Flashcards
The terminal effect of the Signal Kit Miniflare Red No 1 Mk3
Produce a bright red flare for aduration of approximately 5 seconds above 50m height..
Signal Lifesmoke Mk8 burn time
Burn Time – 3 mins
Marker Marine Mk58 activation and burn time
It is activated by sea water and produces
a yellow flame & white smoke for 40-55
minutes
Marker Marine Mk58 components
A cylindrical tin plate can, hermetically sealed at
each end
Two red phosphorus candles supported within
the can by foamed in place polyurethane.
The base contains a ballast weight
Candles are ignited by electric squib Mk 13 Mod 0
Squib initiated by sea water activated battery Mk 72 MOD 1 bty.
Marker Marine Mk58
The Signal Kit Personnel Distress Small Boat
comprises the following sub-components
housed within a yellow plastic watertight poly
container:
6 X Signal Handflare, Red - Mk8.
2 X Signal Lifesmoke (Mk3–Mk8) (Mk4/5-Mk9).
4 X Comet Parachute Signal Rocket, Red.
Signal Handflare, Red Mk 8 components
Steel outer case.
Telescopic Tube.
Ribbed handle.
Markings.Pull Wire.
Striker assy.
Delay Composition.
Igniter assy.
Flare comp – red.
Delay/Burn time Signal Lifesmoke Mk8 Mk9
2 secs delay
3 min burn time
Parachute Rocket Signal components
Steel tube body
Ribbed handle
End cap
Trigger arrangement
Markings
Striker / igniter assy
Parachute assy
Main fill – red flare comp
Parachute Signal Rocket, Red delay and burn time and candela
4 sec delay
40 sec burn 30000 cdl
Parachute Signal Rocket, Red range
300m
Warning on Marker Marine Mk 58
Standard Warning on body:
Do Not Handle Contains Phosphorus
May cause serious Burns
Notify Police or Military
Marker Location Marine MK25 MOD3 altitudes
designed to function when released from altitudes of 8 to 300m.
Marker Location Marine Mk25 Mod 3 composition
