Red Parachute Signal Rocket, SOLAS vs Red Handflare
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The Orion Safety Products Red Parachute Signal Rocket, SOLAS and Comet Red Handflare are both pyrotechnics & flares products certified to SOLAS and USCG. Key difference: Burn Time — Red Parachute Signal Rocket, SOLAS is 40 s vs Red Handflare at 60 s (minimum).
Red Parachute Signal Rocket, SOLAS
Specification comparison
Specification
Red Parachute Signal Rocket, SOLAS
Red Handflare
Brightness
30000 cd
Burn Time
40 s
60 s (minimum)
Altitude
350 m
Weight
2 lb
160 g
Dimensions
3 x 3 x 13.25 in
280 (handle extended) mm
Net Explosive Weight
138.3 g
DOT Class
1.4G UN0403
Service Life
42 months
Part Number
800
9162800
Length
175 mm
Diameter
28 mm
Net Explosive Content
61 g
Light Intensity
15000 candela
Color
Red
Temperature Range
-30 to +65 C
Certification comparison
Certification
Red Parachute Signal Rocket, SOLAS
Red Handflare
MED
— Not listed
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SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
✓
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Red Parachute Signal Rocket, SOLAS
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