Figure 50. Pilot Balloon Target ML-307/AP or ML-307A/AP ready for flight.
Status: Standard. Stock No.: 7A1237. Reference: TM 1-235.
Pilot Balloon Target ML-307(*)/AP represents Pilot Balloon Targets ML-307/AP, ML-307A/AP, and ML-307B/AP. Pilot Balloon Target ML-307 (*)/AP is a reflector which is attached to a 100- or 350-gram pilot balloon to assist in tracking it by radar. It is composed of a combination of triangular-shaped surfaces constructed of light, paper-backed aluminum foil supported by balsa sticks; it weighs approximately 100 grams. The target folds into a flat triangle for shipment. Pilot Balloon Target ML-307(*)/AP is designed to function best with Radio Sets SCR-584 (any model), SCR-545 (tracking components), and SCR-614 (any model). The targets are packed 24 to a shipping container.