PARACHUTE whats it from

[markyakyak]

Hi all, could anyone id this parachute, picked it up on a range years ago. I will be putting it on quick fire auctions and would like to give it a title. thanks mark

 

[Slick]

An artillery flare, most likely.



Not sure why the picture is rotated, but the three flare chutes are variations including one from a 26.5mm, a "slap" flare, and the larger one an artillery launched model.

 

[Anders]

What is rhe diameter of the projektiler?
My guess would be The Carl Gustaf 84 mm man-portable anti-tank recoilless rifle.

 

[Slick]

Here's an old thread that gives an idea of what it looked like prior to launching.
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/84186-US-105mm-Illumination-Round?highlight=105mm+flare

 

[markyakyak]

Thanks Slick good photos and a nice round. Anders the canister is 72mm diameter and 165mm long. The range was in the south of England 1985 ?