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Groundbursts

Electric Ignition ground maroons

Application
  • HE Simulator
  • Battlefield Familiarization
  • Grenade to Heavy Artillery Simulator
Ground Maroon - Groundburst no.1 Ground Maroon - Groundburst no.3

Description

Also known as ground maroons.

Manufactured for military training use, this range of pyrotechnics simulates the terminal effects of guns, mortars, grenades, and heavy artillery. All units produce explosive effect on the battlefield training environment by using remote electrical ignition..

Construction and Operation
The groundburst No. 0.5, 1, 2 & 3 is of a biodegradable robust cardboard construction, reducing long term build-up of debris on training areas, initiated electrically from flying leads. Firing cable length minimum 10m.
Ground Maroon - Groundburst 0.5 Ground Maroon - Groundburst No.2

Specification

Groundburst No.0,5 Groundburst No 1 Groundburst No 2 Groundburst No 3
Height 75mm 115mm 115mm 150mm
Diameter 75mm 75mm 115mm 130mm
Weight 200g 350g 750g 1300g
NEC 50g 100g 200g 300g

Hazarded Class 1.4g
UN Serial No 0431
Noise Level 160dBA at 1m minimum
Instantaneous Ignition Yes
Operating Voltage 4 - 12V (0.5 amp) minimum