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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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Two-Star, Red, AN-M75 |
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Length, inches |
5.0 |
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Diameter, inches |
1.125 |
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Altitude, feet |
100 - 200 |
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Burning time, seconds |
6 - 8 |
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Color |
Red |
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Use: This distress singls is used as an emergency rescue signal. |
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Description: The signal is contained in a cylinder which houses the stars and the fir-ing mechanism. This mechanism consists of a pull release fork and a spring-loaded firing pin. |
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Operation: The tape is removed from the top cover and the cover is removed. The release fork is pulled; the firing pin is released and hits the primer, initiating the delay. After two to four seconds, the first red star is ejected, and after three to five seconds the second red star is ejected. |
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Remarks: This signal is not procured by the Navy. |
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Figure 174A. Distress Signal, Two-Star, Red, AN-M75 |
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