Description
IKAROS Hand Flare Red
Our red hand flare is designed to give maximum output from a minimum size container.
This distress flare is a day and night, short-range handheld flare for ships, lifeboats and life rafts. It is also the best pinpoint signal for recreational boats.
The red hand flare has been developed from our parachute flare, which is known to be the best in the world. The case is made of corrosion-resistant steel and carries clear and simple instructions for use. This hand flare has been approved globally and meet the latest SOLAS regulations.
Specifications
IKAROS Hand Flare Red
| Light intensity | 15,000 cd |
| Burning duration | >60 s |
| Smoke time | – |
| Dimensions | 243 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 235 g |
| Ref. no. | 34 15 00 |
| USCG no. | 160.121/EC0575/MEDB00005F3 |
| SOLAS MED B | MEDB00005F3 |
Certificates
MED and USCG Certificates
Canada
Russia
United Kingdom – MER Certificates
- Quality System Approval (MER D MERD00001TR Rev 2)
- IKAROS Hand Flare Red 341500 (MER B MERB00005F3 Rev 0)
IKAROS RED HAND FLARE, POLAR MK4, 341500
Applications
IKAROS handheld flare, red
For short-range distress signaling on ships, lifeboats and life rafts.
Also the best pinpoint signal for pleasure craft.
IKAROS handheld flare, white
A warn-off signal for use by vessels and pleasure craft.
IKAROS handheld flare, smoke
Designed for daylight distress.
- UK Approved ‘Red Ensign’ marked marine equipment
Design and function
The case is made of corrosion-resistant steel and carries clear and simple instructions for use.
General
IKAROS handheld flares are designed to give maximum output for a minimum size. The flare compositions are developed from the IKAROS parachute flare, which is known to be the best in the world. IKAROS handheld flares are approved globally and meet the latest SOLAS 74/96 regulations.
Handheld red flares
The hand-held red is a short range distress signal and is used during the day or at night when in sight of another vessel, a rescue helicopter or land. It is less bright than a parachute flare and will burn for about one minute with a visibility range of a few miles.