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| U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| PART 3 - PYROTECHNICS |
| Chapter 8 - AIRCRAFT PYROTECHNICS |
| Section 1 - PISTOL AND HAND-SIZE SIGNALS |
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Aircraft Signals AN-M37 to AN-M42 and AN-M37A1 to AN-M42A1 |
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Length, inches |
3.85 |
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Diameter, inches |
1.54 |
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Burning time, seconds |
7 |
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Altitude, feet |
250 |
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Use: These signals are used for emergency identification of aircraft. |
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Projecticon: The Pyrotechnic Pistol AN-M8 is used to fire this signal. |
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Description: A metal of plastic head containing the primer is crimped to the paper board or metal case, the opposite end of which is closed with a cardboard wad. The co-lors of the stars are printed and painted on this wad, there being no meas of night iden-tification. Colors of stars are also indicated by the appropriately colored bands on the case near the forward end. These signals are classified by the Army as the Cartridge Type. |
| Color of Bands and Top | |
| AN-M37 |
Red-Red |
| AN-M38 |
Yellow-Yellow |
| AN-M39 |
Green-Green |
| AN-M40 |
Red-Yellow |
| AN-M41 |
Red-Green |
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AN-M42 |
Green-Yellow |
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Operation: These signals are similar to the AN-M28 to AN-M33 series in operation. |
| Remarks: The A1 series has an aluminum case. |
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Figure 172. Aircraft Signals AN-M37 to 42 Series |
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