CANDLE SMOKE WHITE

DESCRIPTION

The Candle Smoke White can surface from depths of 500m+, with specialist models capable of depths in excess of 750m. On the surface, the Candle Smoke White will display a white flame and significant plumes of white smoke for over 4 minutes.

APPLICATION

The Candle Smoke White is required under the NATO Multinational Tactical Signal and Manoeuvring book, for indicating that a submarine is coming to the surface or periscope depth. Ships are to clear the immediate vicinity and maintain cavitation speed. It can also be combined with the Set Accessories.

CHARACTERISTICS

Flame height: circa 300mm
Smoke and flame duration: 4.5 minutes
Delay: 10 seconds + 2 seconds

OPERATION

Cut lanyard connecting both safety pins, insert store into the submarine signal ejector, remove safety pins and fully insert store. Follow submarine operating instructions to release the store.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

Used by the UK MoD and NATO forces in accordance with NATO MTP 1(D) Volume 2

ALARP Phosphine evolution using Microencapsulate RP, far superior in tests to Oiled RP

Designed in accordance with STANAG 4333 STANAG 4338

Compatible with ThyssenKrupp Submarines

Variable diameter for compatibility with circa 75mm and 100mm signal ejectors

UN certified for transportation

Tested and qualified reliability of 98+% in accordance with BS6001 and AQL 1.0

No ITAR Restrictions

STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION

Qty per box: 4
Hazard class: 1.2G
NEQ: 1.35kg
GR Wgt: 21kg
Max / min temperatures: -36°C to +71°C