MK-58 Flashcards
1
Q
Specs
A
4lbs 13.5oz of pyro
21.8in long and 5.03 in diameter CGTO 1C-144A-1 p 1-357
2
Q
Activation
A
remove adhesive foil strip by pulling ring to arm
40-60 minutes (CGTO 1C-144A-1 p 1-368) visible for 3 miles under normal ASW conditions
cannot be resafed after arming CGTO 1C-144-A p 2-B-24
3
Q
When do you arm it
A
30-60 seconds before launch
4
Q
Components
A
day and night use smoke and flame
yellow flame white smoke within 25 seconds of hitting the water
2 pyro candles containing 1000 grams and 870 grams of red phosphorus composition
3 holes in ignition end, 2 for smoke,1 for flame, and 1 for entry of water to the MK-72 MOD, 1 water activated battery
