This store used by Air Force as distress signal during emergency landing of Air Craft. It gives bright yellow flare on the ground to enables pilot to identify the place.

The flare will be initiated by means of port fire friction. On being initiated the flare will ignite and burn with a bright yellow flame for a period of not less than 2 minutes 50 seconds. On initiation the flare can be grouted on the ground by means of the spike provided at the base.

Technical Specification:

Estimated mass:                                      900 g.

Net Explosive content:                             525.955 g.

Length:                                                  344.2 mm.

Diameter:                                               46.7 – 0.25 mm.

Flare Burning Time:                                 2 min 50 sec. (min).

Color configuration:                                 Bright Yellow Flame.

Shelf Life:                                               10 years.