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Pyrotechnic power source, maybe aircraft starter

HAZORD

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A friend sent me these photos of a cartridge actuated device. He says the cartridges come 8 to a case. The cartridge is approximately 75mm diameter and 8 inches long. It appears by the headstamp that it has been reloaded a number of times.

He thinks that the green painted equipment might be the chamber for the cartridge, and it looks like the gas that is produced is tapped off and sent through the hose.

It would appear that this equipment and cartridge are from a country using the English alphabet. Does anyone know what this is and what it is used for?

And, Yes it appears that the cartridge is loaded.

Thanks in advance.
 

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Gents, this is an engine starter for the DH-112 de Havilland Venoms the Swiss been flying many years back.

Swiss designation is: Starterpatrone Flz. DH.112 (Venom)

The box label had the designation: Rotax Turbostarter Starterpatrone

Weight: 2.828 kg
Propellant weight: 0.805 kg

Electric primed.
 
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