Description
These smoke signals are modified, colored smoke hand grenades encased in a metal cylinder. The signals are designed to be hand released from helicopters.
Signals XM177, XM178, XM179 and XM180 use a modified Hand Grenade M18 filled with the appropriate smoke mixture.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
Signal, Aircraft, Smoke, XM177
Signal, Aircraft, Smoke, XM178
Signal, Aircraft, Smoke, XM179
Source(s)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
