Parachute rocket with long range for day and night distress signal.
Designed to withstand weathering and to function reliably even after immersion in water.
Has improved grip for easy handling and complies with SOLAS 74/88 as amended.
Rocket propels a red flare attached to a parachute to 300m height and burns for min. 40 seconds.
SOLAS requires 12 rockets to be carried on the ship's bridge and 4 rockets to be packed in liferafts and lifeboats.
Also used by recreational craft.
Overview:
Length: 295 mm (11.6 inches)
Diameter: 32 mm (1.3 inches)
Weight: 235 g (8.3 oz)
Altitude: 300 m (984 feet)
Net Explosive Content: 84 g (3.0 oz)
Light Color: Red
Light Burn Time Minimum: 40 s
Light Intensity: 30,000 candela
