Mk46 Mod 1C infrared (ir) decoy flare
Mk46 Mod 1C infrared (ir) decoy flares are magnesium-teflon-based items that present a heightened safety concern with their integral pull-wire igniter design and intense fireball result. For this reason these devices are being removed from combatant ships and replaced with MJU-32/B devices.
Sources and Resources
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/mk46.htm
Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Saturday, January 08, 2000 4:00:24 PM