unidentified 50x200R

[Fred]

I recently obtained this steel cartridge, reputed to come from a Mig fighter. Any ideas what it might be for? Ejector seat possibly?


Fred

 

[kahu1]

Possibly ejector seat but maybe flare/chaff/countermeasure?

Bob

 

[Falcon]

The cartridges I have seen described as for Russian ejection seats usually have two primer caps around 1/2 inch apart.

 

[Fred]

They are for sale here but the seller doesn't describe their specific function.
http://allegro.pl/luska-amunicja-mig-15-il-28-zsrr-oryginal-20-x-5-i5202883660.html

Fred

 

[roller63]

Try asking member Ivashkin, he might know or be able to translate the markings on the cases for sale.

 

[Feder]

Fred,

This is a 50 mm LO-43 IR flare as used in the dispenser mounted in the MIG-23MLD.

Regards,

Fede