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| U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
| PART 3 - PYROTECHNICS |
| Chapter 10 - SHIPBOARD PYROTECHNICS |
| Section 1 - SURFACE VESSEL ITEMS |
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Rocket, White, Marine Type, Mk 1 Mod 0 |
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Length, inches |
12.0 |
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Diameter, inches |
1.5 |
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Weight, pounds |
2 |
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Burning time, seconds |
5 |
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Use: This is a merchant marine rocket issued by the Navy. |
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Description: This rocket signal consists of the rocket body, star pellets, propelling charge, clay heading, and closing cap. |
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Operation: The rocket is fired by the Pyrotechnic Pistol AN-M8 and reaches a height of 250 feet. At the height of its trajactory, the rocket bursts. The falling particles burn for five seconds. |
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Remarks: This signal will be replaced by the Rocket Pistol Signal Mk 3 Mod 0 (Sho-wer). |
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Figure 215. Rocket, White, Marine Type, Mk 1 Mod 0 |
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