Description
The Pains Wessex Parachute Rocket is a coastal to offshore use aerial distress flare - It can be used in day or night situations and stays in the air for at least 40 seconds giving it high visibilty at long range
The Pains Wessex Para Red MK8A Rocket conforms to SOLAS 74/88 as amended. Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water, the pull wire ignitor and improved grip provides easy handling. Ejecting a red flare on a parachute at 300m (1000ft), burning for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela.
Sold individually
Also supplied as contents in Pains Wessex Falre Kits : Ship's Bridge Kit (12 Para Flares) and Offshore Kit ( 4 Para Flares)
Specifications
- Model : Pains Wessex MK8A Parachute Rocket Flares
- Part no: 9506720
- Approvals: Ship's Wheel Mark, SOLAS Approved, US Coastguard Approved, IMO resolution 81(70) and 96/98/ec. Med
- Length: 287mm
- Diameter at handle: 38mm
- Diameter: 32mm
- Weight: 245g
- Altitude: 300m
Datasheet
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