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| U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| PART 3 - PYROTECHNICS |
| Chapter 8 - AIRCRAFT PYROTECHNICS |
| Section 5 - ARMY FLARES |
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M9 and M9A1 |
| M9 | M9A1 | |
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Length, inches |
13.8 | 15.05 |
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Diameter, inches |
2.0 | --- |
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Weight, pounds |
1.9 | 2.1 |
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Intensity, candlepower |
60,000 | --- |
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Color |
Yellow | --- |
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Burning time |
1 minute | --- |
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Rate of fall after ignition |
400 ft./min. |
400 ft./min. |
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Use: This flare was designed to satisfy the requirements for a small parachute flare for reconnaissance. |
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Description: The flate consists of a cylinder containing a candle, designed to be pro-jected with the Pyrotechnic Pistol AN-M8. |
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Operation: The flare is discharged from the pistol and the delay fuse is ignited. The fuse burns for 2.5 seconds and ignites the expelling charge, which expels the candle and parachute, simultaneously igniting the candle. |
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Remarks: This flare is not produced by the Navy. |
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Figure 187. Army Flares M9 (top), M24 (middle), and M26 (bottom) |
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