Description
The E6R9 was used for dispersing chemical agents from airplanes. It was designed to provide an airplane dispersing apparatus with a tank that could be filled at a depot, securely closed, stored for an indefinite period, and prepared for use by the addition of the necessary apparatus.
The last spraying apparatus standard for use by the Air Corps was the E6R9 chemical tank, a wing tank installation for use on single engine attack airplanes. The apparatus consisted of a tank, which had a total capacity of 23 gallons with uniform ogival front and rear, assembled with continuous discharge mechanism, and poppet-type vent with air scoop.
The apparatus consists of a streamlined tank, a discharge valve and discharge line, an air vent, and the necessary connections. When the valve is opened, the agent flows down through the discharge line and into the air. Here it is subjected to the natural shearing effect of the air blast and is broken up into very fine particles which drift with the wind.
The container used is a cylindrical tank with uniform ogival ends, and has a total capacity of approximately 23 gallons.
The discharge mechanism consisted of a detachable closure plate and a rotating shaft for releasing the plate. Operation was by a spring mechanism actuated by a solenoid attached to the plane.
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Hazardous Components
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Source(s)
Old Chemical Weapons and Related Materiel Reference Guide (2018)
