What was the name of the US Army flashlight?
The MX-991/U continued in use with the nomenclature “FLASHLIGHT: electric, hand, 2-cell, w/lamp and lens filter, w/o batteries, type I class A (21108) MX991-U” with NSN 6230-00-264-8261. Sometimes it is just called “Flashlight, plastic” or “Flashlight, anglehead”. At some point a switch guard was added to the design.
How big is the base of a military flashlight?
Lens filters are available in blue, green, amber, red, blackout and diffusion to adapt to different conditions. The screw-on base, below the battery compartment spring, holds a spare bulb and below that spare lenses, in two sections that join together with screw threads. The flashlight is 8 inches long by 3 inches across the angle head.
What was the purpose of the TL-122 flashlight?
War Dept Tech Bulletin “SIG 120” dated 14 Nov 1944, refers to flashlight TL-122, plus flashlight models A through D, but does not once call it a torch. It consistently uses “flashlight”. With the flash button on the switch, flashlights could be used for signalling in addition to general lighting.
What kind of Flashlight was used in Vietnam?
In the Vietnam era an improved plastic flashlight was introduced, the MX-99/U later upgraded to the MX-991/U. These flashlights were similar to the TL-122D, waterproof design with spare lenses and bulb in an extended base. Most of these are marked with either G.T. Price or Fulton as the manufacturer.
The MX-991/U continued in use with the nomenclature “FLASHLIGHT: electric, hand, 2-cell, w/lamp and lens filter, w/o batteries, type I class A (21108) MX991-U” with NSN 6230-00-264-8261. Sometimes it is just called “Flashlight, plastic” or “Flashlight, anglehead”. At some point a switch guard was added to the design.
Where can I buy a Fulton military flashlight?
While similar flashlights are often sold online, at military PX stores or surplus dealers, Fulton Industries is the only current U.S. military contractor for the MX-991/U and all GI-issue flashlights are currently marked “Fulton” and “MX-991/U”. The flashlight’s right angle design has proved popular in civilian use for camping or emergency use.
Lens filters are available in blue, green, amber, red, blackout and diffusion to adapt to different conditions. The screw-on base, below the battery compartment spring, holds a spare bulb and below that spare lenses, in two sections that join together with screw threads. The flashlight is 8 inches long by 3 inches across the angle head.
What kind of batteries are used in military flashlights?
Today, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) batteries are used to fill orders for BA-30. If you open a military flashlight you may find the same batteries as you buy at any civiliarn store. The image to the right is a BA-30 battery manufactured by Sunlight, a Greek company.
