Red Handflare Mk8 vs Parachute Rocket Red
Pyrotechnics & Flares comparison
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The Pains Wessex Red Handflare Mk8 and Comet Parachute Rocket Red are both pyrotechnics & flares products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Light Intensity — Red Handflare Mk8 is 15000 cd vs Parachute Rocket Red at 30000 candela.
Specification comparison
Specification
Red Handflare Mk8
Parachute Rocket Red
Light Intensity
15000 cd
30000 candela
Burn Time
60 s
40 s (minimum)
Color
Red
Red
Weight
160 g
235 g
Dimensions (compact)
175 x 28 mm
Dimensions (extended)
280 x 28 mm
Net Explosive Content
61 g
84 g
Temperature Range
-30 - +65 C
Storage Temperature
-30 - +75 C
Ignition Method
Top pull-wire
UN Number
UN0191
Hazard Class
1.4G
Part Number
9529000
9163100
Length
295 mm
Diameter
32 mm
Altitude
300 m
Certification comparison
Certification
Red Handflare Mk8
Parachute Rocket Red
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
✓
✓
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