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US Cartridge, Photoflash, XM185

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1566-307

Description

Photoflash cartridges used as a source of light for aerial photography during reconnaissance missions. This cartridge is electrically initiated. When fired after a delay time of two, four, or six seconds, produces a flash of approximately 600 million candlepower.

Functioning

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Source(s)

TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)