Description
To provide helicopters with target illuminating capability from a safe standoff distance in a hostile environment.
The M278 illuminating warhead consists of an ignition system, flare, main parachute, drogue parachute assembly, and an integral fuze and delay assembly. The warhead is enclosed in an aluminum case.
The setback actuated fixed time integral fuze provides a standoff distance of approximately 3,500 meters. The fuze and candle igniter arming are actuated by rocket motor acceleration.
Functioning
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Hazardous Components
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See Also
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Source(s)
TM 43-0001-30, Rockets (chg 14, 2001)
