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General Virtues

• Low power actuation (can operate on 1 AAA battery)
• Wide operating voltage range (1.5V – 12V)
• 1st 2 points renders it directly compatible with all the available flight electronics systems.
• Minimal increased footprint from pyro canisters
• Modest weight increase for larger rockets
• Easy mounting points
• High Discharge Rate - Instant Discharge FAIAP
• Quick(ish) response time
• Not as temperature dependant as bulb piercing CO2 systems (can work effectively in extremely cold conditions)
• Not airframe specific