DEFENSE PRODUCTS AND COMPONENTS

The C8 coloured smoke hand grenade is intended for use as a hand-thrown wind drift indicator, target identification marker or as a signalling device for troops in the field. The grenade is available in yellow, red, green and violet smoke producing colours. It has an ignition delay of approximately four seconds after which time, coloured smoke is produced for a nominal duration of 40 seconds. It meets Canadian Armed Forces requirements, is highly reliable, robust and waterproofed. It can function reliably over a wide temperature range from arctic to tropical conditions (-40° C to 50° C).

 

             

(Under license from Chemring UK for Canada)

The L83A1 smoke grenade provides a fast build‐up of screening smoke in the visual wavelengths for troops in the field. The Low Tox Smoke Grenade emits a dense cloud of grey‐white screening smoke for a period of 30 seconds.

Robust and waterproof, it can function reliably over a wide temperature range from arctic to tropical conditions (‐46° C to +63° C).

 

The C8 Signal Smoke Drift Indicator (SSDI) is an air droppable, parachute-operated, wind drift indicator designed to meet Search and Rescue requirements. It provides wind shear information and ground reference marking preparatory to a parachute drop. The SSDI descends at a rate of approximately 6.1 m/sec and produces a bright orange smoke for 8 to 10 minutes. It is buoyant in water and floats upright for two-thirds of the burn, canting over by about 70° as it burn out. The C8 SSDI may also be operated manually on the ground to produce a bright orange smoke. It is currently in service with the Canadian Army.

The Ground Burst Projectile Simulator C1A1 is designed to simulate the noise characteristics of hostile ground burst artillery fire. After a delay of 6 to 10 seconds, the device produces a 3 seconds duration whistling sound of increasing pitch, followed by an explosion giving audible and visual simulation of an incoming high explosive artillery or mortar shell. The simulator generates 110 dB noise level measured 23m from source over a wide temperature range.

• Generates 110 dB (minimum) report measured 23 m from source
• Functions reliably over wide temperature range, -40o C to 21o C
• Produces definitive visible flash

The Surface trip flare C6 is used to give warning of infiltrating hostile troops by illuminating the area. When the flare is actuated, the pyrotechnic illuminant mixture is ignited with non-delay action and burns with a yellowish-white light for 55 to 70 seconds. It produces about 40,000 candellas, illuminating a circular area with a radius of up to 274 m (300 yd) depending on terrain. It is fired by a trip wire. The flare is issued fitted with a U-shaped mounting bracket assembly.

The Thunderflash C1A1 is used to simulate battle noises for troops during training. When ignited, the safety fuze burns for 7 seconds and initiates the composition which produces a flash visible to unaided eye at a distance of 25 yards in broad daylight with a sound level of 100 dB.

• Design incorporates hollow tube handle for safety
• Robust Design for rough handling
• Functions over a broad temperature range: -18 to 32 degrees
• Generates 100 dB report, measured 6 metres from source

 

The CRI F4 practice bomb signal cartridge is designed for employment in a Modular Practice Bomb (MPB) such as the MK-82 Snakeye, high or low-drag. The signal cartridge CRI F4 is used to indicate the point of impact by creating a column of smoke.

 

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