Red hand flare for ships (SOLAS, MED)
MK8 - 52900
Chemring Marine
Burns for 60 seconds at 15,000 candela.
Features a unique telescopic handle making it very compact and space saving when stowed in a liferaft. Easily extended and pull wire operated.
Application:
Use to signal distress by day or night.
Hand-held and short range flare used to pinpoint position.
Typically 6 handflares are required to be fitted in SOLAS/commercial liferafts and lifeboats
Product Specification:
Length: 175 mm (6.9 ins)
Length with handle pulled out: 280 mm (11 ins)
Diameter: 28 mm (1.1 ins)
Weight: 160 g (5.6 oz)
Light intensity: 15,000 candela
Burning time: 60 seconds
Colour of light: red
Ignition: pull-wire ignitor
Net Explosive content: 61 g (2.14 oz)
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