M-257 Standoff Illuminating Flare

1:1 scale isometric, acrylic & oil (1983)

The M-257 Standoff Illuminating Flare is a standard warhead for the Hydra-70 (70mm) rocket system. It provides battlefield illumination at standoff distances from the target area. The M-257 is deployed by a variety of military aircraft including the AH-1S Cobra.

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