JP-8 (Jet Propellant-8) is a widely used, kerosene-based military jet fuel utilized by the US and NATO militaries. It is similar to commercial Jet A-1 fuel but features specialized additives to prevent ice formation, reduce corrosion, and manage static electricity.

Like Australia and New Zealand, Canada also made cooking equipment in their own countries. During WW2, they also made copies of British cooking equipment.

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Coleman 500

This is the Canadian military Coleman 500 stove. The civilian models were produced by Coleman Toronto starting in 1938 in a variety of colors (green, ivory, seafoam (an aqua shade) and nickel plated. The military version is exactly like the civilian stove except for the color. All of the military stove appear to have been furnished with windscreen, which were an option on civilian models. There was also a square cookpot 

M1937 - M1959 stove

This stove is actually based on a design in England by Walter Darby, Ion Darby, And John Punchard in 1896. The design, is similar in theory to Count Rumford's Field stove of 1796, where the fire and pot is protected from the weather by an outer case.

The first stove, the M37 ran on petrol, but the M59 saw a change in the burner, to run on diesel, to make it safer to use.

Countries that used it includes a few to Britain, and a few to Germany, amongst others.

Two pics that show the different views of the roasting pan. To the left, for frying, use the pan without roasting pan cover and the cabinet cover open. In order to prevent arm burns, you can use the arm protectors in the front and either the right or left side (we'll post a picture of those later).

For roasting or baking, close the pan with the roasting pan cover (shown in the right picture). Then close the cabinet cover also (not shown in these pictures). 

The heater consists of an air tank (left), a fuel tank (right), a generator (middle tube), a burner (star shaped element) and the necessary valves and tubes to connect these to each other, all mounted in a frame. We'll come to the valves in our next post.

White or leaded motor fuel gasoline/ petrol is used as the fuel. The generator unit contains a steel wool filter which removes the dirt and some of the lead from the gasoline/ petrol before its burned. This reduces the lead toxicity of the burner fumes and the clogging of burner valves, tubes and slots. The unit operates under pressure. The standard hand pump is used to build up and maintain the pressure by pumping air into the system.

Close view of the fire unit front.

There are two plates next to the controls; the left one with operating instructions, the right one describes the procedure for maintenance.

The central front panel contains all the controls and instruments necessary for operating the fire unit. On the top left, next to the handle hole, you can find the burner control rod. It is pulled outward to move two burner arms under the generator during the preheat process of starting the burner.

Below, you can find three valve control knobs, marked with 'air', 'flame' and 'fuel'. The left one is only used during the startup sequence and allows a mixture of air and gasoline/ petrol entering the mixing chamber, bypassing the generator filter tube.

The 'flame' control knob, located in the center, allows to adjust the intensity of the flame. Attached to it, you'll find the air shutter, which regulates the amount of air entering the mixing chamber as needed to obtain a green flame at the burner.

The 'fuel' control valve knob controls the flow of the fuel from the tank to the generator, and is only opened after the warm-up sequence. To extinhuish the flame, close this valve.

At the bottom of the front panel, there is a air input valve to the left. Here, the air pump is attached to get the necessary air pressure into the system. The air pressure gauge to the right indicates the air pressure. During operation, it should be maintained between 30 and 50 pounds per square inch. 

When the fire unit is lit, you should always try to obtain a green flame. This is controlled with the air shutter.

A yellow flame indicates that the air shutter is not open enough. A blue flame indicates that the air shutter is open too far.

Every time you adjust the height and thus intensity of the flame with the flame knob, you'll have to adjust the colour of the flame with the air shutter.

This time, we'll discuss the middle fire unit position.

Place the burner on the middle rails through the main cabinet door. For all following cooking possibilities the big roasting pan should be placed in the top position as shown in the picture to the right.

For frying, there are two arm protectors which should be fitted between the side of the roasting pan and the cabinet; one (long) placed in the front and the other (short) along the side of the range where the cook is working. This prevents arm burns caused by the hot air rising up between the pan and the cabinet. The cover is not needed here, except in order to keep the food warm after frying.

Roasting is done in the covered roasting pan. It is possible to combine this with boiling by placing the fire unit in the bottom position and adding a cooking pot with cradle in its normal position (see former post) beneath the roasting pan.

Baking is done in the covered roasting pan and the fire unit in the middle position. It is advised to use cake pans or pie forms to separate the baked foods from the roasting pan bottom to prevent burning.

The cabinet main door and top cover should be closed during cooking. See less

The Modular Field Kitchen (MFK)

It came into service around 1975, with M2 burner units. It will take M3 MBUs to ran on Diesel and JP-8

This field kitchen set is a smaller, more portable version of the vehicle-towed " Field Cooking Equipment No. 1," with the stove portion separated for easier use by a platoon. Its key feature is its modular design, prioritizing portability for easy transport. 

The system consists of two stoves, a fuel tank, a generator, and other components as one set. It has the cooking capacity to prepare meals for approximately 50 people in under 45 minutes with one set .

The general public also has opportunities to see outdoor cooking demonstrations in places with limited space, such as during disaster preparedness drills in the community or by participating in food sampling events at Rikkun Land.

The currently procured models include a portable refrigerator/freezer, water storage, water supply/drainage, and automatic ignition functions.

Diesel Injectors for field kitchens. 

Russia uses a common Diesel injector, in two sizes, which are designed to fit inside the fire box. Note the loops for the hinge pins. A latch can be seen protruding from the side of the larger burner, which secures the burner on the portable and trailer units.

MK-20

1. Number of people satisfied - 20 

2. Boilers: - for the 1st course - 1 pc. - for the 2nd course - 1 pc. for boiling water - 1 pc. 

3. Capacity of the boilers (full/useful) for the 1st course and boiling water - 16/13 l for the 2nd course - 11/8 

4. Brazier - 1 pc. Dimensions: Length 424 mm Width - 278 mm Height 170 mm 

5. Capacity of fuel tanks is not less than 10 sq. dm 

6. Fuel consumption liquid (diesel fuel GOST 306-79) - no more than 1.5-2.0 kg / hour solid (firewood P 25-30%) no more than 6.0 kg / hour 

7. Time of heating water in the volume of useful capacity of boilers from + 10 ° C to boiling, taking into account the ignition of nozzles on liquid fuel no more than: 30 min on solid fuel no more than 50 min 

8. Nozzle type - Ш-647-10 

9. Overall dimensions of the kitchen in the working position: Length 1188 mm - width with the lid of the hearth open in the horizontal position 1052 mm - height with a chimney 2300 mm

10. Overall dimensions of the kitchen in transport position: length without handles - 1142 mm length with handles 1574 mm width - 552 mm height 1046 mm 

11. Weight of the kitchen (dry), complete with a set of spare parts with filled boilers, fuel tank 100 kg Kitchen composition: 

The kitchen consists of the following main components: 

Frame with cladding, hearth, fuel system 1 piece. including: - smoke pipe - 1 piece. - cooking boilers 3 pieces. - carrying handles - 4 pieces. Box for accessories - 1 piece. Set of kitchen inventory - 1 piece. - firebox door - 1 piece. 

Set of spare parts, tools and accessories 1 piece. 

Food box - 1 piece.

MK-30

Description

The MK-30 field kitchen is essential for organizing food preparation in the field. It can provide hot meals for 30 to 80 people, depending on the dish, at a rate of 500 grams per person.

This kitchen was adopted by the USSR Army in 1972, and its design is recognized as one of the most optimal among similar equipment.

The MK-30 field kitchen can be used during anchorages, as well as on ships and in railway cars. The kitchen consists of a fireplace, two cooking kettles, a fuel system, and a smoke stack.

The MK-30 field kitchen kit includes only the kitchen, two stainless steel boilers, a pipe, and a fuel injector. Spare parts kit is not included. The maximum boiler capacity for a first course is 26 liters, and for a second course, 16 liters.

The MK-30 field kitchen can run on either solid fuel (wood) or liquid fuel (kerosene, diesel). A fuel injector is included. The kitchen's color may vary slightly.

The kitchen consumes up to 9 kilograms of solid fuel or up to 2 kg of liquid fuel per hour of operation. Water in the boilers boils in 30-40 minutes with solid fuel, and up to half an hour with liquid fuel. The kitchen weighs 80 kg and easily fits in the trunk of a NIVA vehicle

MK-30

Number of satisfied people: 30

Number of boilers - 2

Capacity of boilers (full/working) for the first course, litres. — 26/22

Boiler capacity (full/working) for the second course, litres. — 16/13

Injector type: KGF-4M

Fuel used: diesel fuel, kerosene, firewood

Liquid fuel consumption, kg/h — 0.6…2.0

Solid fuel consumption, kg/h. — 9

Boiling time of water on liquid fuel, min. — 25…30

Boiling time of water on solid fuel, min. — 35…40

Length in stowed position, mm. — 890

Width in stowed position, mm. — 634

Height in stowed position, mm. — 830

Dry weight, kg. — 83.5

Weight in running order, kg. — 170

PP-40

The PP-40 full-size stove  is designed specifically for preparing and eating three or even four-course meals in the field.

Description:

The power of the PP-40 stove allows you to provide food for 40 people in one cooking session.

The stove is designed for a maximum of two people cooking food on it at the same time.

An extremely important indicator for this type of equipment is the fact that  the Lower Plate  is assembled and put into full working readiness in literally 10 minutes. Similarly, 10 minutes of time are also required to fold the equipment to its destination.

The area of the heating device, also called a hot plate, is 0.3 m2. The operating temperature range of the hot plate is 350 °C - 450 °C.

The stove has a built-in broiling cabinet, which allows you to expand the range of possible dishes prepared on  the stove.  The operating temperature range of the broiling cabinet is 300 °C - 350 °C.

Also important is the fact that  the Lower Plate  has a specially designed grilling surface, which allows it to heat up to operating temperature in 18-20 minutes, not including the time it takes to ignite the nozzles, which is approximately 6-8 minutes.

Diesel fuel consumption during operation is 1.5-2.0 liters per hour.

For firewood, 6-8 kilograms of wood per hour with a moisture content of firewood for a stream within 21-30%. Such fuel indicators can be called very economical, considering the number of people who can be fed with this  field stove .

The amount of water heater is 10 liters, and the fuel tank of the system heats approximately 12 liters.

The weight of  the PP-40 field plate  is no more than 160 kilograms.

This allows the slab to be transported by any land, sea or air vehicle.

For example, to transport a slab measuring 121cm x 48cm x 74cm, a medium-sized jeep or a motorcycle with a sidecar is perfect. Джерело: https://pp-upd.in.ua/uk/p/1445229093-polevaya-kuhnya-pp-40/