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| U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| PART 3 - PYROTECHNICS |
| Chapter 9 - GROUND PYROTECHNICS |
| Section 1 - SIGNALS |
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Smoke Signals M62, M64, M65, and M66 |
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Length, inches |
10.15 |
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Diameter, inches |
1.88 |
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Bursting altitude, feet |
600 |
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Colors - M62 |
Red |
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M64 |
Yellow |
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M65 |
Green |
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M66 |
Violet |
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Use: These signals are employed by artillery observers to signal or lay in a line of fire. |
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Description and operation: The signal is launched in the same manner as the M17A1 series. The fuze delay ignites an expelling charge, which expels and ignites the six smoke pellets at an altitude of 600 feet. The pellets burn and fall, leaving a colored smoke trail. |
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Figure 200. Smoke Signals M62, M64, M65, and M66 |
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