Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
OP 998.
(SECOND REVISION)
AIRCRAFT PYROTECHNICS
AND ACCESSORIES
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29 MAY 1941
NAVY DEPARTMEIVT
BUREAU OF ORDNANCE
WASHINGTON 25. D. C.
29 May 1947
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ORDNANCE PAMPHLET 998 (SECOND REVISION)
AIRCRAFT PYROTEChINICS AND ACCESSORIES
1 . Ordnance Pamphlet 998 (Second Revision) contains a description
of and instructions for use of all the aircraft pyrotechnics flares, photoflash bombs, markers, signals, and pyrotechnics accessories used by the
Navy on the date of issue . As new items are developed, additional chapters
will be distributed .
2. This publication supersedes OP 998 (l[ irst Revision) which should
be destroyed.
X. War Department Bombing Tables BT PF-A-1 shall not be used
in connection with Bomb, Photoflash, 11-I46 . Data contained in Chapter 7 of
this publication shall be used instead.
4. This publication is RESTRICTED and shall be safeguarded in
accordance with security provisions of L'. S. Navy Regulations, 1920,
Article 76 .
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CONTENTS
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Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
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Chapter 2
HANDLING AND STOWAGE
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7
Chapter 3
SURVEILLANCE
Purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Division of Responsibility . . . . .
Data for Use of Performance
Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Data
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Chapter 4
Combat Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 4 and
Mods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 5 and
Mods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 6 and
Mods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 8 and
Mods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 10
Mod 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .
Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 11
Mod 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flares, Aircraft, Parachute, M26 and
AN-M26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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14
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Chapter 5
INSTALLATION OF PARACHUTE FLARES
AND LAUNCHING EQUIPMENT
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Chapter 6
MISCELLANEOUS FLARES
Chapter 7
PYROTECHNIC BOMBS AND FUZES
Bombs, Photoflash, M46 and AN-1146
Modifications of Bombs, Photoflash,
M46 and AN-M46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bombing Data-Explanatory Notes . .
Fuzes, Flare, Mechanical Time, M11.1,
M111A1, and M111A2 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuze, Bomb, Mechanical Time, M1,16 .
Target Identification Smoke Bomb Mk
72 Mod 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 8
MARKERS
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Chapter 9
RECOGNITION AND DISTRESS SIGNALS
AND PROJECTORS
Aircraft Signals (Army), and Signal
Cartridges (Navy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pistol, Pyrotechnic, AN-M8 . . . . . . . .
Aircraft Emergency Identification
Signals Mk 6 and Mk 7 . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal, Distress, Two-Star, Red, M75
(T49) and AN-M75 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Very Signal Lights Mk II . . . . . . . . . . .
Hand Projectors Mk 3 and Mk 4 . . . . .
Distress, Smoke, Hand Signal Mk 1
Mod 0, and Signal, Distress, Smoke,
Hand, AN-Mk 1 Mod 1 . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal (Distress, Day and Night) Mk
13 Mod 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grenade, Smoke, White
(H.C.),
AN-M8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal, Aircraft Red Star, Parachute,
M11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 10
PRACTICE BOMB SIGNALS
Miniature Practice Bomb Signal Mk 4
and Mods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miniature Practice Bomb Fluorescein
Signal Mk 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Practice Bomb Signal Mk 6 Mod 0 . . .
Practice Bomb Signal Mk 7 Mod 0 . . .
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Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
Characteristics and Use
Launching Equipment
Hand-held projectors or mechanical equipment mounted in the aircraft are usually required to project or launch aircraft pyrotechnics . Proper launching equipment is referred
to in the chapter describing the item with
which it is used .
On new and replacement items, initial dist:ribulion is critical and will be made under
guidance of the Chief of Naval Operations . Requests through established logistic channels
should indicate the following information
1 . Estinli-lted quantity required for immediate important operational purposes.
2 . Estimated quantity anticipated for expen(liture per month,
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INTRODUCTION
'This list is primarily a chart which tabulates
technical data, including weights of comiponents, and packing information. It also lists
Nvhich Marks and Mods are interchangeable for
issue . A summary of this information is tabulated in the Appendix .
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Chapter 2
HANDLING AND STOWAGE
General Safety Precautions
Smoking or carrying lighted cigars, cigarettes or pipes is not permitted in the vicinity
of pyrotechnics . Matches and other flame- or
spark-producing articles should not be carried
near places where pyrotechnics are stowed .
Pyrotechnic ammunition should be kept
clean . Foreign substances such as dirt, sand,
mud, or grease should be carefully removed
before pyrotechnics are showed or used . Periodic inspection should be made of all pyrotechnics in sto(Xk, and all defective units should
be segregated for disposal .
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Bombs, Photoflash, M46 or AN-M46 are extremely dangerous and must be handled with
great care. They detonate with a high-order
explosion.
Duds of this pyrotechnic should be handled
with extreme caution, particularly if they have
distorted or ruptured cases. The slightest friction may set off' the loose photoflash powder
with which these bombs are loaded . Unfuzing
duds of this bomb does not render them safe to
handle .
If possible, such duds should be destroyed in
place by demolition, using t, o I/,-pound blocks
of TNT. These blocks should be placed adjacent
to the forward suspension lug, as close as possible to the bomb without touching it. Such
work should be undertaken only by bomb disposal officers . Removal of duds is extremely
hazardous and should be done only in emergencies.
Handling of Flares
When so directed by the Bureau of Ordnance, defective and obsolete items may be
disposed of in one of two ways : Dumping overboard or burning. Dumping must be done at
least ten miles off shore and in water more than
500 fathoms deep . This method is preferred to
burning because it involves less preparation
and hazard . Some items must always be
dumped ; some ahvays burned ; while others
may be either dumped or burned . A list of such
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3. Items to be disposed of should be separated and burned in small quantities, and the
incinerator or pit bottom allowed to cool before
each quantity is burned.
Items To Be Burned
Item To Be Dumped
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Chapter 3
SURVEILLANCE
PURPOSES
This chapter establishes the action necessary
for periodic evaluation of the readiness of pyrotechnic ammunition now in service . The objectives are as follows
1 . To verify by service and laboratory tests
the readiness condition of pyrotechnic ammunition on hand and to provide necessary data for
the evaluation by the Bureau of the condition
of all pyrotechnic ammunition in service.
2 . Where deterioration is found to be progressive and continuous, to determine the rate of
deterioration for the planning of replacement .
3. To eliminate defective material and inferior types of pyrotechnic ammunition from
service .
4. To determine the causes of failure in order to provide engineering guides for future
procurement .
DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Ships.
a. Surveillance firing of pyrotechnic ammunition is no longer required of ships. However,
when pyrotechnic ammunition is fired for any
purpose such as training of personnel or during
fleet exercises, reports of performance of subject ammunition shall be made on the appropriate performance data card (NAVORD Form
1187) .
b. Performance data cards are prepared in
check-off form and packed in each container
with all new production so that performance
can be checked off by the user and the report
forwarded direct to the Bureau of Ordnance .
Some current stocks packed without forms are
still in use. For these it will be necessary to
use the basic form (NAVORD Forrrr 1187) .
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RECEIVED FROM
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NAD, Fallbrook
CONDITION OF PACKING
STOWAGE HISTORY
Good
TO TEMPERATURE
OVER 100F .
TO RELATIVE HUMIOITY OVER 80' 0
(Stale
number
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TO HOT SUN
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ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE
Date fired
CONDITION OF SEALAGE
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE
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REF. :
SURE
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MANUFACTURER
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Element of Performance
Rip Cord
Parachute Action
Burning time (3 min.)
Firing lanyard
Delay before ejection
Ejection
Parachute Action
Burning Time (3 min.)
Rip Cord
Parachute Action
Delay before ignition
Burning Time (3 min .)
Arming wire
Delay before ejection
Ejection
Parachute Action
Burning time (3 min.)
Electrically Operated
(11/z min. and 3 min.)
Electric circuit
Ejection
Parachute Action
Burning time (1 1/z or 3 min.)
Primer action
Height of ejection (1,000 ft.)
Parachute Action
Burning time (60 sec .)
Primer action
Delay before ignition
Burning time (3 min .-Mark 4
10 min.-Mark 5
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Propulsion
Ignition of Stars
Burning time (7 sec .)
Color
Aircraft Signals
AN-M53 to 58
Signal Cartridge
Mark 4
Primer action
Propulsion
Tracer burning time (4 sec .)
Star ignition
Burning time (5 sec .)
Color
Aircraft Emergency
Identification Signals
Mark 6
Mark 7
Primer action
Delay before ejection (4 sec .)
Parachute action
Burning time (25 sec .)
Color (Indicate)
Primer action
Propulsion
Delay before ejection (21/2 sec .)
Parachute action
Burning time (30 sec .)
Arming wire
Fuze
Burst
(Indicate type of fuze used)
Primer action
Propulsion
Delay before burst (11 sec .)
Visible Slick
Primer action
Propusion
Burning time (5 to 7 sec .)
Color (Indicate)
Primer action
Delay before burst (15 sec .)
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Chapter 4
AIRCRAFT PARACHUTE FLARES
Combat Types
Service types of aircraft parachute flares issued to the Fleet are of two distinct categories
(1) Those designed to fall a predetermined distance below the launching aircraft before functioning (Fig. 3), and (2) those designed to
function as soon as they are clear of the launching aircraft (Fig. 4) .
SPOOL
- PARACHUTE
TUBE
PARACHUTE
50 FT.
DROP
BEFORE
BURNING
Flares included in the first category are : Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 5 and Mods, Aircraft
Parachute Flare Mk 6 and Mods, Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 10 and Mods, and Flares, Aircraft, Parachute, M26 and AN-M26 .
Flares included in the second category are :
Aircraft Parachute Flares Mk 4 and Mods, Aircraft Parachute Flares Mk 8 and Mods, and
Aircraft Parachute Flares Mk 11 and Mods.
3,000 FT.
GREATER THAN
FUZE SETTING
ARBITRARY FUZE
SETTING OF
7,000 FT.
BURNING TIME
450 FT. PEZ.MIN .
3 MIN . APPROX.
BURNING TIME
IN DROP OF
1500 FT.
(AVERAGE)
3000 FT .
MINIMUM ALTITUDE
FOR
EFFECTIVE USE
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The installation and release of Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 4 and Mods is described in
Chapter 5.
The proper altitude for the release of this
type of flare depends upon the purpose for
which it is to be used. For purposes of observation or reconnaissance the flare should be released at altitudes of between 1,500 to 5,000
feet, depending upon the area to be observed .
This flare should never be released over friendly
territory at altitudes less than 1,500 feet, except in cases of extreme emergency. The flare
falls approximately 450 feet per minute and
would reach the ground before burning is completed .
In making observations extending over considerable time, the succeeding flares should be
released approximately three minutes after the
previous flare, and in a position most advantageous to the work being conducted. Such procedure reduces the overlap to a minimum, and
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RETENTION CABLE
SHROUD CORD
TRIGGER SNAP
GAS CHECK
SUSPENSION CABLE
ILLUMINANT
FIRING LEVER
LEVER SPRING
FIRING LANYARD
-FUZE BLOCK
QUICK MATCH
CORD
PLUNGER
IGNITION COMPOSITION
COMPRESSION RING
FIRING MECHANISM
FUZE SETTING RING
LOCK SCREW
BLACK POWDER PELLETS
Figure 6-Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 5 and Mods, and Fuze for Aircraft
Parachute Flares Mk 5 and Mk 6
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SUSPENSION CABLE
LANYARD RING
FIRING LANYARD
FIRING LEVER
SNAP CORD
- FIRING LANYARD
QUICK MATCH
FUZE BLOCK
SAFETY FUSE
LOCK SCREW
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This flare was developed during 1943 specifically for night antisubmarine warfare . (Fig.
8.) Its principal characteristics are :
1. Immediate opening of the parachute, similar to the Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 4 and
Mods.
2. Delay between the opening of the parachute and ignition of the pyrotechnic candle.
(Aircraft Parachute Flares Mk 8 Mod 0 and
Mk 8 Mod 1 incorporate a 90-second delay ; the
Mk 8 Mod 2 incorporates a 120-second delay.)
3. Light intensity of approximately 500,000
candlepower.
This flare allows a single patrol plane to drop
a flare near the target and then to get into position for the attack before the flare ignites and
discloses the presence of the attacking plane.
The minimum altitude from which these flares
can be dropped and obtain full burning time is
approximately 2,500 feet.
The complete flare, as issued ready for release, weighs approximately 18 pounds . The
shellac-impregnated chip board case has a diameter of 4-3/4, inches and a length of 251/8
inches. There are two metal steadying bands
fastened to the case. The steadying forks or
sway bracing of the bomb rack rest against
these steadying bands.
Both ends of the flare case are closed by chip
board discs held in place by gummed cloth and
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PARACHUTE TUBE
SHROUD CORD
ARMING PLATE
ILLUMINANT
LANYARD RING
FIRING LEVER
LEVER SPRING
FIRING LANYARD
QUICK MATCH
FUZE BLOCK ' .
IGNITION
COMPOSITION
PLUNGER
FIRING MECHANISM
- LOCK SCREW
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This flare was developed to supplement Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 8 and Mods for use
in night antisubmarine warfare. (Fig. 10.) It
will not be placed on pyrotechnic allowance
lists until adequate supplies are available and
until reports from the Fleet indicate the quantities desired .
The principal characteristics of this new
flare are
1 . Immediate opening of the parachute (similar to the Aircraft Parachute Flares Mk 4 and
Mk 8 Types) .
2. Selective delay between the opening of the
parachute and ignition of the pyrotechnic
candle. (Delays between 90 seconds and 180
seconds can be selected at any time prior to
take-off of the aircraft .)
3. Light intensity of approximately one million candlepower for a period of three minutes .
This flare allows a single patrol plane to drop
a flare near the target and then to get into position for the attack before the flare ignites and
discloses the presence of the attacking plane.
The minimum altitude from which these flares
can be dropped and obtain the full burning
time varies between 2,500 feet and 4,000 feet,
depending on the delay which has been previously selected. The average rate of descent before ignition is abount 800 feet per minute, and
after ignition is about 450 feet per minute.
The complete flare, as issued ready for release, weighs approximately 30 pounds . The
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FUZE BLOCK
SAFETY
FUSE
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The cover assembly is attached to the parachute by the parachute pull-cord . The pullout
cord and the expanding gases from the exploded
black powder force the parachute, glass cloth
shade, and illuminant from the case, which
falls free. As the parachute leaves the case,
the parachute pull-out cord breaks and the
sleeve falls away from the suspended flare.
The shock caused by the opening of the parachute is taken up by a shock absorber . This
is composed of two lengths of metal tubing
which have been slipped over the suspension
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No bomb racks have been designed to operate with a suspended weight of less than 25
pounds . However, Bomb Racks Mk 50 and
Mods and Mk 51 and Mods give satisfactory
service with all types of aircraft parachute
flares . Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 5 Mod 8,
all Aircraft Parachute Flares Mk 6 and Mk 10
Types, and Flares, Aircraft, Parachute, M26
and AN-M26 can be launched from the following bomb shackles mounted in bomb bays
Bomb Shackle Mk3 and Mods
Bomb Shackle Mk 4 Mod 2 and above
Bomb Shackle Mk 5 and Mods
Bomb Shackle Mk 8 and Mods
FUZE FOI'rJTFR
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Tubes
Most combat type airplanes currently in service are equipped with one or more flare launching tubes. These tubes are used to launch all
Navy aircraft parachute flares except the Mk 6,
Mk 10, and Mk 11 types of aircraft parachute
flare. A launching tube large enough to accommodate flares of this size is being developed.
Flare launching tubes of several different designs are in current use. Instructions for the
installation of flares in the launching tubes are
given in the Aircraft Manual for the model aircraft involved.
Flares are prepared for installation as follows
When the flare is to be launched from a flare
launching tube, the support bands are not used.
When using Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 5
or Mods, remove the metal fuze end cover and
set the fuze pointer opposite the indication of
the drop at which the flare is desired to func-
FLARE-FIRING LANYARD
Figure
13-Loading
flare Container
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train by electrical impulses from a 24-volt circuit. The container can be suspended from any
standard single or double hook (14-inch spacing) bomb rack or bomb shackle. (Fig. 13) .
However, Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 11
Type should not be launched from flare containers installed in bomb bays .
The dividing panel assembly inside the container supports three flares on either side by
means of metal arms or chocks . The flare rip
cords are secured at the after end of the container relative to the airplane . Released flares
drop between vertical guides and out through
the spring-loaded escape doors.
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AMPHENOL 97-5103-14 S-5 P
TO PIN B OF NEXT CONTAINER
FOR SERIES CONNECTION
AN 3054-6
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JETTISONING CLAMP
(BUORD SK . NO . 142706)
AIRCRAFT FLARE
CONTAINER MK 1
AN 3102-14 S-7 P
TRANSFER SWITCH
(SEE NOTE 2 BELOW)
RATCHET AND PAWL
NOTE 1:
FOR EXTERNAL INSTALLATIONS, THE SHIELDED CONDUIT FROM THE
CONTAINER SHOULD BE SECURELY TAPED TO SOME PART OF THE
BOMB RACK TO PREVENT ITS WHIPPING IN THE WINDSTREAM IN
EVENT THE CONTAINER IS JETTISONED.
SOLENOODI
NOTE 2, :
AFTER THE SIXTH STROKE OF THE SOLENOID, THE TRANSFER
SWITCH IS ACTUATED, BREAKING THE CIRCUIT TO THE SOLENOID
AND CLOSING THE CIRCUIT FROM PIN B OF THE CONNECTOR
PLUG TO PINE .
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Therefore, the flare container's maximum dropping rate of ten per second is considered adequate for effecting any desirable spacing of
flares . To trip the release mechanism manually
`while examining or checking its operation, remove the top access covers, locate the solenoid
plunger, and pry inwa,:d on it .
Caution- Never insert the hands or fingers
into the center access opening on ton of the
flare container tX, hile it is cocked_ Fingers
caught here, betty een the release spool and rack
release, can be freed by recocking the container,
but this can be done only by a second person,
because the person whose fingers are caught at
the tom of the container cannot reach the cocking lever at the bottorn.
In the sequence of release, a lower flare is
always released before the one above it, releases
alternating between the two flare compartments . The sequence of release is definite, but
since the container may be installed with either
end forward, determination of port and starboard sides is subject to human error. For this'
reason, it is not advisable to rely on release of a
flare from a particular side of the container.
For example, if the container is to be only .
partly loaded, the same number of flares should
be loaded into each of the vertical compartments always loading the lowest stations, to
insure consecutive live releases .
The flare container has its own transfer
switch, which operates after the sixth (last)
flare has been released . When more than one
container is to be used on an airplane for uninterrupted train release of a series of more
than six flares (intervalometer or electric bomb
release), an electrical hookup between containers is required .
No hoisting attachments are provided, since
the 130-pound empty container can be handled
by two men while a third man manipulates the
bomb rack or shackle. Five suspension brackets and two removable lugs are provided to permit adapting the container to different types
of suspension . For suspension of the container
in a bomb against side rails, the removable lugs
should be attached to the two suspension brackets located 45 degrees from the top centerline,
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Mk 6 and
Mk 8
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Mk 4
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and Mo s and Mods Mods ; Mk 10 and ilods and Mods AN-M26
and Mods
Yes
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*Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 5 Mod 8 may be launched from internal bomb bays .
**Flare tubes large enough to accomodate flares the size of the Aircraft Parachute Flare Mk 6 Type will
soon be available in new construction of some types of patrol aircraft .
***Not recommended, except in emergency .
****But not when the flare container is mounted in bomb bays .
11The Flare Carrier Mic 1 is supplied by the Bureau of Aeronautiea and it usod in TFtP and Tr31r types of
aircraft only,
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Float Flare (Aircraft) Mk 17 and Mods
This flare is a high-intensity flare for silhouetting and illuminating targets at night.
(Figs. 17 and 18.) It incorporates a flotation
chamber to provide buoyancy on the water.
The complete flare, as issued ready for release, weighs approximately 88 pounds . The
case (exclusive of suspension lugs) has a diameter of 91/2 inches and a length of 60 3/-1 inches.
The flare floats on the surface of the water
during the period of illumination. The light
produced by the Float Flare Mk 17 and Mods
is yellowish white and has an intensity of approximately 1,000,000 candlepower for a period
of about 41/2 minutes. A safety fuse causes a
delay between launching and ignition of one
minute for the Float Flare Mk 17 Mod 0, and
51/2 minutes for the Float Flare Mk 17 Mod 1.
The delay is the only difference between the
Mods .
When the flare is launched, a parachute
opens reducing the rate of descent and preventing damage to the flare on impact with the
water. The body of the flare is made of sheet
metal, with a lead weight in the lower end.
The spring-loaded pyrotechnic candle is contained in a central tube. As the candle burns,
it is pushed upward by the spring. This keeps
the burning mixture at the top of the flare
body.
During shipment, the parachute end of the
flare is protected with a steel cover . Before it
is loaded into the plane, the adhesive tape
which seals the joint between the cover and
the flare body must be pulled off and the steel
cover removed . Do not remove the canvas hood,
because this contains the parachute . Puncture
the membranes which close the four holes in
the conical nose of the flare body. Attach the
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case falls free as a missile hazard, but the projector tube remains in the bracket in the airaircraft .
Aircraft Parachute Flare, 3 Minute (electrically-operated), functions as follows
left the projector tube and is clear of the aircraft. In the 3 minute flare, the friction igniter
is operated by the pull-wire assembly after the
pyrotechnic candle and parachute are clear of
the airplane structure .
Safety Precautions--Ian addition to the general safety precautions outlined in Chanter 2,
the following special safety precautions should
be observed :
Test the circuit before installing a flare in
the bracket .
Do not attempt to test the circuit while the
flare is in the bracket.
Do not attempt to pass any current through
the flare igniter, because this will discharge
with a current of less than one ampere.
Do not attempt to solder at the flare terminals. Soldered terminals should be used on
the ends of the wires.
Over friendly territory, do not release the 3
minute flare at an altitude of less than 1 .750
feet, or the 11 2 minute flare at an altitude of
less than 850 feet, because there is danger of
starting a fire on the ground, since the flare
will still be burning when it reaches the ground .
These flares should be removed from an aircraft in which installed: before the aircraft is
placed in the hangar for servicing or stowage .
Packing-Aircraft Parachute Flares 11/2
Minute (electrically-operated) are packed six
to a wooden box. The Aircraft Parachute Flare
3 Minute (electrically-operated) is packed one
to a wooden box.
Storage-These flares are hermetically sealed
and are waterproof without the separate metal
container in which Navy flares are shipped and
stored . The temperature in the compartment
in which these flares are stored should never
exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit .
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PYROTECHNIC BOMBS AND FUZES
Bombs, Photoflash, M46 and AN-M46
Photoflash bombs provide a light of high intensity and short duration for night photography. Bombs, Photoflash, M46 and AN-M46
were developed to permit planes to engage in
night photographic mission at any desired
altitude. (Fig. 21 .)
This bomb, ready for release and including a
25-pound charge of flash powder, weighs 52
pounds . It has a diameter of eight inches and a
length of 485/8 inches.
These bombs resemble conventional type
bombs . They are unfuzed, but fins and suspension bands are attached. The fuzes used with
these bombs are the Fuze, Flare, Mechanical
Time, M111, M111AI, and M111A2, or the
Fuze, Bomb, Mechanical Time M146 . For all
carrier-based operations, the Fuze, Bomb, Mechanical Time M146 should be used if it is
available .
Operation-Bombs, Photoflash, M46 and ANM46 can be dropped only from bomb racks or
bomb shackles . Any bomb rack or bomb shackle
in general service can be used.
The bomb may be released safe or armed.
If released safe, it may function on impact .
For this reason, it should not be jettisoned over
friendly territory. When released armed, it
functions as follows
Movement of the bomb downward withdraws
the arming wire from the fuze, allowing the
vane to rotate and arm the fuze. The release
pin is ejected, and starts the time mechanism.
When the time set on the fuze has elapsed, a
flashlight powder charge is ignited. The resulting flash of light has a peak intensity of about
500,000,000 candlepower and lasts for approximately J5 second.
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Table A-Data for obtaining vertical photos,
using bombing with angle trail plates .
Table B-Data for obtaining vertical photos,
using bomb with no trail plates.
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is released by the arming wire retainer in the
bomb rack or shackle and drops with the bomb
or flare, thereby preventing the fuze from arming. However, since the firing pin and the
primer are always in line, the fuze is liable
to fire if the fuze body is crushed by impact .
flash bomb or aircraft parachute flare, and inspect the fuze cavity and the threads to be sure
that they are clean and free from foreign
material .
Unseal the fuze container ; remove the fuze
from the packing ; and inspect it to see that it
is not corroded or otherwise unserviceable. Install the arming vane on Fuzes M111 and
M111A1 by shoving it past the spring clip opposite to the vane stop. Fuze M111A2 is issued
with the arming vane installed.
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stop. After installing the photoflash bomb or
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from the Bomb Adapter Mk 5 Mod 0 (used
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planes in any normal flight attitude, and can
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Mk 1 Mod I is packed individually in an asphalt impregnated cardboard container of the
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This grenade was originally furnished to attract attention to aviation personnel after a
forced landing. (Fig. 48) . In view of the development of the distress Signals Mk 1 and Mk 13,
the AN-M8 Grenade should no longer be carried for that purpose unless the newer signals
are not available .
The grenade generates a dense white cloud
of smoke for a period of about three minutes
after ignition.
The signal is a metal cylinder, having a diameter of approximately 21/2 inches, a length of
53/4 inches, and a weight of 15/8 pounds .
A grenade-firing mechanism is attached to
one end. The grenade is painted gray and
marked in yellow with one band, the letters
HC above the work SMOKE.
The cylindrical portion of the grenade is
nearly full of a solid smoke-producing mixture.
A circular zinc cup, located in a depression in
the top of the smoke-producing mixture, contains a starting mixture.
The grenade-firing mechanism, mounted
above the starting mixture, is made up primarily of a delay element, a primer, a striker,
and a release handle.
There are four 1/1,-inch holes in the top of the
cylinder through which the smoke escapes.
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to seven to eight miles under average atmospheric conditions. The head of the aluminum
case in which it is assembled has a groove
which is engaged by the extractor of the pistol
or projector . The letters RP are embossed on
the metal closing wad in the other end of the
case . When the signal functions, the case acts
as the barrel of a gun . The outer case contains
a primer, a propelling charge, and an inner
case. The inner case contains a delay fuze, an
expelling charge, a pyrotechnic candle, and a
parachute. The case has a diameter of 11/2
inches, a length of 7 5/8 inches, and a weight of
91/z ounces.
Except for length, the outer case is similar in
appearance to the Signal, Aircraft, AN-M31 .
(Fig. 35) .
The signal may be fired in the Pyrotechnic
Pistol AN-M8, the Pyrotechnic Pistol M2,
which is obsolescent, or the Hand Pyrotechnic
Discharger M9 . This signal cannot be fired
from the Molin type pyrotechnic dischargers,
which are obsolete.
Operation-Functioning of the explosive
train occurs in the following steps
The primer explodes on impact of the firing
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PRACTICE BOMB SIGNALS
Miniature Practice Bomb, Signal, Mk 4 and
Mods
This signal is designed to be used in all miniature practice bombs. (Fig . 50) . Its purpose
is to indicate the point of impact of the bomb
by the creation of a flash and a puff of white
smoke. This enables an immediate estimate of
accuracy to be made .
The Signal Mk 4 Mods 0, 1 and 2 are 10-gage
paper shotgun shells of extra length . They have
a diameter of 7/s inch, a length of 53/x, inches,
and a weight of two ounces . They contain an
expelling charge of black powder and are
primed with a commercial primer. The pyrotechnic charge is separated from the expelling
charge by a paper disk and a 10-gage gun wad .
The end of the shells are closed by felt wads
secured by crimping the end of the shells .
The Signal Mk 4 Mod 0 has been used by
the Fleet for several years and therefore is a
familiar item . The Mk 4 Mods 1 and 2 were
procured for issue to activities limited by environment to performing practice bombing in
the vicinity of inflamable areas. These signals
contain inert materials which produce very
little flash and a smoke puff markedly inferior
to that of the Mod 0 signal .
The Signal Mk 4 Mod 3 is similar to the
Signal Mk 4 Mod 0 but differs in that (a) the
cartridge case is extruded aluminum in place of
paper, (b) a primer mixture with improved
storage characteristics has been used and, (c)
a new pyrotechnic load which produces about
the same flash but a superior smoke puff has
been incorporated . These signals are expected
to be available late in 1947 .
Signals Mk 4 can be used in any of the following miniature practice bombs
Bomb Designation
Weight
(lb.)
Mk 19*
13
i lk 19 Mod 1
Mk 23 (Stamped ANMk 23) and AN-Mk
23 Mod 1
Mk 43 (Stamped ANMk 43) and AN-Mk
43 Mod 1
13
3
4 .5
Alloy Used
in Bomb
Zinc, lead, antimony
Lead, antimony
(with steel
sleeve)
Lead, antimony
Cast Iron
Lead, antimony
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Practice Bomb Signal Mk 6 Mod 0 is designed for use with the 500-pound Practice
Bomb Mk 65 Mod 0 and the 1,000-pound Practice Bomb Mk 66 Mod 0. (Fig . 51) . These
bombs, constructed of 1116-inch sheet steel, have
dimensions identical to AN Standard General
Purpose Bombs.
The Practice Bomb Signal Mk 6 Type contains about two pounds of black powder and is
used with the above bombs primarily as a spotting charge in practice maneuvers. The signal
is attached to the tail assembly of the bomb,
with the forward end of the signal seated in an
indentation in after end of the bomb body.
Practice Bomb Signal Mk 6 Mod 0 has a diameter of three inches, a length of 11 inches,
and a weight of 33/x, pounds.
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The Practice Bomb Signal Mk 7 Mod 0 contains about one pound of black powder and is
used with the Practice Bomb Mk 15 Mod 3 primarily as a spotting charge . The signal is attached to the tail assembly of the bomb with
the signal seated in an opening in the after end
of the bomb body.
The Practice Bomb Signal Mk 7 Mod 0 is
similar in construction and operation to the
Mk 6 Mod 0, but has a body diameter of 2 inches
and a length of approximately 14 inches when
assembled with its fuze. The body of the signal
is a sheet-steel cylindrical container having a
diameter of 2 inches and a length of 10 inches,
filled with black powder. When the signal is
completely assembled, a chamber in the after
end of the body contains a caliber .38 blank cartridge . The cartridge is secured in the chamber
by a Fuze Mk 247 Mod 0. The Fuze Mk 247
Mod 0 (Fig. 53) is about 41/2 inches long and
contains a firing pin armed by rotation of a
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.38 BLANK
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SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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require the use of bombs or flares equipped
with this fuze, since the fuze body is crushed
by impact.
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Drift signals should be stowed in pyrotechnic lockers above decks, because burning of the
pyrotechnic mixture in drift signals creates
large quantities of smoke, making fighting of
such fires difficult .
Aircraft Float Light Mk 6 and Mods
Do not remove the square pieces of adhesive tape from the wooden body before launching the float light.
The float light must be launched immediately after the igniter has been actuated.
Pistol, Pyrotechnic, AN-M8
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After removing the safety cotter pin, the release lever can move away from the body of the
signal . Only a small movement of the release
lever is required to release the striker . Therefore, it is extremely important to hold the release lever securely against the case of the signal until the signal is launched .
While burning, ' the signal should be held to
leeward . If thrown, the grenade should be
thrown with a full arm swing as prescribed for
hand grenades . If fire is to be avoided, it
should not be thrown or placed within five feet
of dry grass or other inflammable material.
Personnel should remain at least five feet
away from a burning grenade. The smoke is
normally harmless, in concentrations encountered in the open. It burns with vigor and
throws out hot particles.
Do not remove the safety cotter pin of We
firing mechanism unless the signal is held properly (as described above) and is ready for
launching.
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Do not replace the safety cotter pin after it
has been removed, unless the area is clear of
personnel, planes, and buildings .
Do not grip on the release lever while the
safety cotter pin is removed, or until the signal
is launched.
Do not remove the firing mechanism .
Do not use the grenade in confined spaces
without wearing gas masks or rescue breathing
apparatus.
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Pyrotechnic Item
Effect
Approximate Approximate
Burning
Delay Before
Time
Ignition
Approximate
Dimensions
(inches)
ApproximaWeight te
illumination
300,000 cp
600,000 cp
1,000,000 cp
500,000 cp
500,000 cp
750,000 cp
1,000,000 cp
' 800,000 cp
85,000 ep
110,000 cp
200,000 cp
3 min .
3 min .
3 min .
3 min .
3 min .
41/2 min .
3 min .
3 min .
1 min .
1 1,2 min .
3 min .
none
variable
variable
90 sec .
120 sec .
variable
selective
variable
5 sec .
11/2 sec.
1 1/2 sec .
illumination
1,000,000 cp
1,000,000 cp
4 1/2 min.
4 1/2 min.
1 min .
60 %x9 Y2 dia .
5 1/2 min. 60 3/4x9 1/2 dia .
88 lb .
88 lb .
variable
52 lb .
illumination
500,000,000 cp
sec .
variable delay
orange smoke
5 min .
8 sec .
slick
flame
55 min.
15 sec .
80 sec .
11 sec.
flame, smoke
flame, smoke
6
and
"flame, smoke
lb .
lb .
lb .
lb.
lb.
lb.
lb.
lb .
lb .
lb .
lb .
1 lb .
slick
18
18
30
18
18
30
30
53
4
4 1/4
22
recognition,
communications
double stars
double stars
double stars
tracer,
double stars
recognition,
communications
double stars
tracer, double stars
star
45 lb .
3 1/2 lb .
2 % lb .
4 oz .
3 1/2 min .
12 min .
11 sec .
11 sec .
2 lb.
4 lb .
40 min.
90 sec .
16 lb .
7 sec .
7 sec.
7 sec.
none
none
none
3x11/2 dia .
3%x1 1/2 dia .
3 %x11/2 dia .
5 oz .
6 oz .
4 1/2 oz .
4 sec .
none
3 7/8x1% dia .
4 oz .
7 sec .
5 sec .
6 sec .
none
none
none
3?1sxlt/ dia .
3?/sxlt/ dia .
2%x?'a dia .
4 oz .
5 oz .
1 1/s oz.
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Pyrotechnic Item
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n
5 sec .
3 sec .
(each star)
Approximate
Dimensions
(inches)
Approximate
Weight
5!X oz .
3 sec .
3 sec .
6x21/2 dia .
10x21/2 dia .
orange smoke
18 sec .
none
3 ?R xl 5;,4 dia .
red flame,
orange smoke
18 sec .
none
5 1/s x1
dia .
6 1/2 oz .
white smoke
3 1/2 min .
3 sec .
5%x21/2 dia .
l% lb .
red star
30 sec.
2.1/2 sec .
7 !4xllia dia .
9 1/2 oz .
smoke puff
green slick
burst
none
none
-
5 3/4x?'s dia .
1 3/,} x''/s dia .
smoke puff
smoke puff
burst
burst
none
none
11x3 dia .
11x2 dia .
Approximate
Delay Before
Ignition
25 sec .
25 sec .
two stars
Approximate
Burning
Time
colored star
colored smoke
Effect
ss
1 %s lb .
2V2 lb .
6 oz .
2 oz .
1/2 oz.
2 1/2 lb.
3 3/4 lb .
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Number
per
Shipping
Box
Approximate
Weight of
Box Filled
(pounds)
Approximate
Dimensions
of Box
(inches)
6
6
4
6
4
4
1
25
6
1
170
170
176
161
176
176
98
118
41
31
5.50
5.50
5 .75
5.15
5.75
5.75
4 .21
2 .04
1.33
0.79
130
59x12 1/ x12
5.56
76
2.93
50
74
1 .70
15
47
20-%x12%x9
1 .32
10
10
68
36
29%x12%x121;v
21x16 % x81
2.82
1.28
200
39
22%x191zx10 3/4
2.72
25
25
65
125
19xi6 1/2x14
21x20 3/4 x171
2.55
4 .42
125
21 1,4x21%x12?
3.27
Pyrotechnic Item
Aircraft Parachute Flares :
Mk 4 and Mods
Mk 5 and Mods
Mk 6 and ModMk 8 and Mods
Mk 10 Mod 0
Mk 11 Mod 0
M26 and AN M26
High Altitude
I'/_', minute
3 minute
144
14=1
75 to 79
73 to 98
26 % x12 Ts x107/s
23 1/s x13 5 x12 5'a
2.1
2.8
Signal Cartridges :
Ml; 3 Mod 3
111k 4
200
200
88
100
2.72
2.72
12
12
27
36
0.56
0.84
100
60
l3
1 .63
1000
100
100
50
100
70
25
62
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2.60
21x20x6
1 .46
13 :`.ix17%x8 11
1 .59
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Number
per
Shipping
Box
Pyrotechnic Item
r-
Approximate
Weight of
Box F .Iled
(pounds)
Approximate
Dimensions
of Box
(inches)
Approximate
Displacement
of Box
(cubic feet)
60
61
2 .3
500
1000
50
67
2 .10
2 .6
8
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