Red Handflare Mk8 vs Compact Signal Launcher

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The Pains Wessex Red Handflare Mk8 and Comet Compact Signal Launcher are both pyrotechnics & flares products certified to MED. Key difference: Light Intensity — Red Handflare Mk8 is 15000 cd vs Compact Signal Launcher at 10000 candela.

Red Handflare Mk8
Compact Signal Launcher

Specification comparison

Specification Red Handflare Mk8 Compact Signal Launcher
Light Intensity 15000 cd 10000 candela
Burn Time 60 s 5 s (minimum)
Color Red Red
Weight 160 g 74 g
Dimensions (compact) 175 x 28 mm
Dimensions (extended) 280 x 28 mm
Net Explosive Content 61 g 15 g
Temperature Range -30 - +65 C -30 to +65 C
Storage Temperature -30 - +75 C
Ignition Method Top pull-wire
UN Number UN0191
Hazard Class 1.4G
Part Number 9529000 9194700
Altitude 46 m
Cartridge Count 3

Certification comparison

Certification Red Handflare Mk8 Compact Signal Launcher
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ — Not listed
USCG ✓ — Not listed

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Red Handflare Mk8
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Compact Signal Launcher
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