Parachute Illuminating Rocket Mk8

The parachute illuminating rocket is used in search and rescue operations at night or for collision warning.

Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water, the pull wire ignitor and imroved grip provides easy handling. Rocket ejects a white flare at 300m (100ft), which burns for 30 seconds at 90,000 candela.

Order Codes:

  • 50755
Length295 mm (11.6 inches)
Diameter32 mm (1.3 inches)
Weight270 g (9.5 oz)
Altitude300 m (984 feet)
Net Explosive Content94 g (3.3 oz)
Light ColorWhite
Light Burn Time Minimum30 s
Light Intensity90,000 candela
When to Use

A day or night collision warning signal, or used at night to illuminate areas for Search and Rescue operations. Primarily for use by Coast Guard and Lifesaving services.

Storage Requirements

Ideally should be stored in the robust, specially designed polybottle, or in a dry, easily accessed location at ambient temperature.

Disposal

Hazardous item! Dispose of responsibly through approved channels in accordance with local regulations.

Material Safety Datasheet
Material Safety Datasheet (English)(PDF 93 KB)
Packing Specification
Packing Specification (United Kingdom)(PDF 2 MB)
Transport Approval Certificate
Transport Approval Certificate (Germany)(PDF 3 MB)
Transport Approval Certificate (United States)(PDF 36 KB)
1.4G
Type Metal Tin and Fibreboard Box
Maximum Quantity Per Pack 60
Pack Dimensions 48 x 27 x 37 cm
Estimate Gross Weight 18.2 Kg
Estimate Net Weight 16.2 Kg
Net Explosive Content Per Pack 5.64 Kg
Hazard Class 1.4G
UN Number UN0505: Signals, distress, ship
Transport Method Road, Sea or Cargo Aircraft Only
 

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