These bombs are available in three types. Illumination bombs are used for providing illuminating during night missions while signal bombs (Red & Green) are used for signalling.
TECHNICAL DATA(60 MM ILLUMINATING & SIGNAL (RED & GREEN))
Complete Round
Weight
1 kg
Length
246 mm (approx)
Diameter
60 mm
Colour
White
Filler Charge:
Illuminating composition
SR 562
Green Signal
ISR 429 AM
Red Signal
SR 406
Illuminating rounds are assembled with bylon/cotton parachute 840 mm, wide linked with a star Bi-metal wire rope covered with asbestos tube.
Other Components
Primary Cartridge
Double base propellant WD 615 3.2 gms
Augmenting charge
Double base propellant one ring shaped charge 0.10x24/48 mm weighing 3.1 gm
Percussion Primer
No. 303
Tail Unit
10 steel fins
Performance
Star Ejection Height
183 metres
Illuminating time:
Illuminating round
35-45 sec
Green rounds
8-12 sec
Illuminating Power
125,000 to 150,000 cd
Packing
6 bombs packed in waterproof chip/cardboard/plastic carrier with carrying handle.3 carriers (18 bombs) packed in a steel box: