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Czech Flare

jvollenberg

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Ordnance approved
Doe anyone have any information on these flares? I am looking for internal drawings, and possible nomenclature.

Diameter 41-MM (At metal body)
Length 208-MM (with cap)

Joe
 

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Nomenclature: Raketa osvětlovací 40 – R - Os
Short nomenclature: 40 – R - Os
Weight: 395 g
Length: 210 mm
Ejection distance: 400 – 500 m
Duration of flare burn: min. 20 s
Propelant: Ng tubular powder
Weight of propelant: 25 g
UNcode: 0292
Class code
: 1.1F

The flare and its parts used to be released for civilian use i the Czech Republic.

Bob

 

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