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Aircraft Rockets And Rocket Launchers Flashcards

1
Q

What initiating device ignites the propellant grain of a rocket

A

Igniter

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2
Q

What component of a rocket contains the propellant , igniter , and nozzles

A

Motor

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3
Q

The gases produced when rocket motor propellant burns create what type of of force

A

Thrust

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4
Q

Rockets are propelled by what means

A

The expulsion of gases

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5
Q

Which of the following rocket components is/are a part of the motor

A

Propellant and nozzle and fin assembly

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6
Q

What type of HE-FRAG warhead is used with a 5.0 inch rocket

A

MK 63 Mod 0

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7
Q

What type of warhead combines the effectiveness of HE-FRAG and HEAT warheads

A

AT/APERS

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8
Q

What type of warhead is a compromise between the armor-piercing and fragmentation designs

A

GP

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9
Q

A 2.75 inch rocket assembly can be carried and launched from which of the following launcher packages

A

7- or 19-round packages

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10
Q

All 2.75 inch rockets may be shipped in which of the following configurations

A

All answers are correct
A.complete rounds in 7- or 19-tube launchers or in wooden boxes
B. Rocket motors in 7-tube launchers and fuze-warhead combinations in separate shipping containers
C. Separate components in authorized shipping containers

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11
Q

Which NAVAIR publication provides authorized assemblies , safety precautions , and restrictions for airborne rockets

A

11-75A-92

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12
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All 5.0 inch rockets should be received through the supply system in which of the following configurations

A

All answers are correct
A. Rocket motors in a 4-round launcher
B. Separate components in separate shipping containers
C.fuzes and warheads in separate shipping containers

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13
Q

A rocket motor should NOT be used if it has been dropped more than what prescribed number of feet

A

A rocket motor should NEVER be used if dropped

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14
Q

When, if ever, should you attempt to remove the base fuze from a rocket warhead

A

You should never attempt to remove the base fuze

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15
Q

The history of rockets cover a span of how many centuries

A

8

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16
Q

the history of rockets cover a span of eight centuries , but their use in aircraft armament began during what conflict

A

World War II

17
Q

what is radio-frequency electromagnetic fields of sufficient intensity to produce harmful biological effects in humans , cause spark ignition of volatile combustibles , or actuate electroexplosive devices

A

radiation hazard (RADHAZ)

18
Q

how many rocket types are currently used by the Navy

A

two

19
Q

a misfire that later fires from delayed ignition is known as what

A

hangfire

20
Q

when a rocket does not fire when the firing circuit is energized what is the result called

A

misfire

21
Q

a weapon propelled by the sustained reaction of a discharging jet of gas against the container of gas is known as a what

A

rocket

22
Q

what term is applied when internal parts react to the acceleration of the rocket and is a safety feature designed into those fuzes that use a gear timing device

A

setback

23
Q

the force exerted by the gases produced by the brining of the rocket motor propellant is known as what

A

thrust

24
Q

a complete round of service rocket ammunition consists of what three major components

A

motor , warhead , and fuze

25
Q

what restrict or control burning on the propellant surface

A

inhibitors

26
Q

what type of warheads are used against personnel and light material targets , such as trucks and parked aircraft

A

HE-FRAG

27
Q

what is the only AT/APERS warheads currently in use

A

MK 32 Mod 0

28
Q

what type of warhead is a compromise between the armor-piercing and the fragmentation designs

A

GP

29
Q

what warheads contain a large number of small arrow-shapes projectiles and are used against personnel and light armored targets

A

flechette

30
Q

what type of warhead is used to illuminate tactical operations

A

flare

31
Q

when located in the nose of the warhead , impact firing fuzes are known as what type of fuzes

A

point-detonating (PD)

32
Q

what is the only mechanical time rocket fuze currently in use

A

MK 193 Mod 0

33
Q

what is the only acceleration -deceleration fuze currently in use by the navy

A

model 113A

34
Q

proximity fuzes are primarily used in what type of operations where air bursts above the target are desired

A

air-to-ground

35
Q

aircraft rocket launchers are classified as either 2.7 inch or what else

A

5.0 inch

36
Q

what are made of impregnated molded fiber designed with a waffle or grenade type structure that shatters readily upon rocket impact or from a blast

A

frangible fairings

37
Q

what is a safe arm device that prevents loaded rockets from firing

A

breaker switch

38
Q

smoking is not permitted in the loading area within how many feet of ammunition

A

200

39
Q

fuzes and/or warheads dropped how many feet or more onto a hard surface , and rockets that have been accidentally released from aircraft launchers upon aircraft landing , must be disposed of according to current directives

A

5

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