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| U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| PART 3 - PYROTECHNICS |
| Chapter 8 - AIRCRAFT PYROTECHNICS |
| Section 6 - A.A. TARGET FLARES |
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M50, M77, M78, and M79 |
| M50 | M77 | M78 | M79 | |
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Length, inches |
22.8 | 23.5 | --- | --- |
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Diameter, inches |
2.5 | 4.25 | --- | --- |
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Weight, pounds |
7.13 | 21.1 | --- | --- |
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Color |
White | Red | Amber | Green |
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Intensity, candlepower |
50,000 | 207,000 | 80,600 | 108,500 |
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Use: Target Flare M50 has the same use as Target Flare Mk 1. Target Flares M77, M78, and M79 are assembly markers from which succeeding elements of a forming squad-ron or group of aircraft can form a target under conditions of poor visibilty and congested traffic patterns. |
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Description and operation: These are the same as for Target Flare Mk 1. |
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Remarks: These flares are not under procurement by the Navy at present. |