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Air-Laid Mines And Torpedoes Flashcards

1
Q

A MK 46 Mods torpedo can be assembled into how many recoverable exercise configurations

A

Three

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2
Q

To suspend MK 46 torpedoes from the bomb racks or shackles of the launching aircraft , which of the following suspension band configurations can be used

A

Two MK 78 Mod 0 only

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3
Q

Component location information for a MK 46 torpedo is contained in what NAVSEA publication

A

SW512-AO-ASY-010

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4
Q

To ensure a predictable air trajectory and water entry without causing structural damage to a MK 46 torpedo , what means is used

A

Air stabilizer

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5
Q

What is the major advantage of using Otto II fuel in torpedoes

A

It requires a short turnaround time for exercise weapons

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6
Q

Otto fuel II safety , storage , and handling instructions are contained in which of the following NAVSEA publications

A

S6349-AA-MMA-010

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7
Q

When a person is initially exposed to Otto II fuel vapors , what symptoms could occur

A

All answers are correct
A. Headache and dizziness
B. Nasal congestion
C. A drop in blood pressure

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8
Q

Aircraft laid mines are used in which of the following types of operations

A

Offensive or defensive

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9
Q

Magnetic , acoustic , and pressure mines are grouped into which of the general classifications

A

Influence only

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10
Q

Depending on the type of mine , the explosive system may contain which of the following components

A

A booster , a main charge , and an initiating system

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11
Q

Air-laid mines contain which of the following types of explosives

A

HBX, Comp B , H6 or TNT

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12
Q

The arming device in an air-laid mine consist of a _____ switch piston and a ______ aligning piston

A

Hydrostatic , explosive

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13
Q

A MK 63 service mine is classified as what type of mine

A

A bottom mine

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14
Q

What safety device is used in a MK 65 mine

A

MK 45

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15
Q

Mines must be jettisoned in water that is at least how many feet deep

A

800

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16
Q

What is the primary weapon used in anti submarine warfare

A

The torpedo

17
Q

what torpedo is one of the primary weapons used in antisubmarine warfare (ASW)

A

MK 46 Mods

18
Q

the MK 46 Mods torpedo can be assembled into one warshot (tactical) and how many recoverable exercise torpedo ( REXTORP) configurations

A

three

19
Q

what torpedo is the next generation lightweight , variable speed , antisubmarine torpedo that combines the MK 50 search and homing system with the propulsion system of the MK 46 torpedo for optimized performance in shallow water

A

MK 54

20
Q

the MK 31 Mod 0 or what other air stabilizers are used on torpedoes configured for helicopters

A

MK 31 Mod 1

21
Q

what is the propellant for the propulsion system of the MK 46 Mods and MK 54 Mods torpedo

A

Otto Fuel II

22
Q

when in a thin layer , such as a spill , stain , or leak , Otto FuelII is what color

A

yellow-orange

23
Q

what is the ingredient of medical concern in Otto Fuel II

A

nitrated ester

24
Q

the primary objective of what is effectively defend or control vital straits , port approaches , convoy anchorages , and seaward coastal barriers

A

naval mines

25
Q

what is the principal method of making large-scale mining attacks on enemy coastal and port areas

A

aircraft mine delivery

26
Q

mines are classified by intended use , method of delivery , position assumed when laid , method of actuation , or what else

A

weight

27
Q

what is the main element of the mine

A

mine case

28
Q

the amount of explosives used in air-laid mines ranges from 160 pounds to how many pounds

A

1,300

29
Q

what devices are usually small explosives that blow or open a hole in the mine case to sink it

A

auxiliary

30
Q

what is a combination of a hydrostatic switch piston and an explosive aligning piston

A

arming device

31
Q

what mechanisms are the only type of firing mechanisms currently used in aircraft mines

A

influence-actuated

32
Q

what type of mine is fired by the initiation of an enclosed microphone which picks up the sound waves generated by a nearby ship’s rotating screws or other operating machinery

A

acoustic

33
Q

the MK 65 Mods mine is a how many pound , air-laid , all modular , influence actuated , bottom mine used against submarine and surface target

A

2,000 lb

34
Q

to conform to safety and ammunition stowage requirements , mines are normally received aboard ship in what assembly configurations

A

C or D

35
Q

no mine is jettisoned safe in water that is less than how many feet deep with positive assurance that it isn’t a hazard

A

800

march 2016 exam (30 decks)

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