M-257
Standoff Illuminating Flare
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1:1
scale isometric, acrylic & oil (1983)
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© Northrop Grumman
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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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Many of the Northrop Grumman paintings are available as high quality prints trough Northrop Grumman. While not normally available to the general public, the prints are available to military units, aerospace organizations and industry representatives. Reproduced with permission of Northop Grumman. Unauthorized use of this image is strictly forbidden. |