Aircraft Rockets And Rocket Launchers

Question 1

What initiating device ignites the propellant grain of a rocket

Answer 1

Igniter

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Motor

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Thrust

Question 4

Rockets are propelled by what means

Answer 4

The expulsion of gases

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Propellant and nozzle and fin assembly

Question 6

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

Answer 6

MK 63 Mod 0

Question 7

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

Answer 7

AT/APERS

Question 8

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

Answer 8

GP

Question 9

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

Answer 9

7- or 19-round packages

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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

Answer 11

11-75A-92

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

A rocket motor should NEVER be used if dropped

Question 14

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

Answer 14

You should never attempt to remove the base fuze

Question 15

The history of rockets cover a span of how many centuries

Answer 15

8

Question 16

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

Answer 16

World War II

Question 17

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

Answer 17

radiation hazard (RADHAZ)

Question 18

how many rocket types are currently used by the Navy

Answer 18

two

Question 19

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

Answer 19

hangfire

Question 20

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

Answer 20

misfire

Question 21

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

Answer 21

rocket

Question 22

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

Answer 22

setback

Question 23

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

Answer 23

thrust

Question 24

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

Answer 24

motor , warhead , and fuze

Question 25

what restrict or control burning on the propellant surface

Answer 25

inhibitors

Question 26

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

Answer 26

HE-FRAG

Question 27

what is the only AT/APERS warheads currently in use

Answer 27

MK 32 Mod 0

Question 28

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

Answer 28

GP

Question 29

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

Answer 29

flechette

Question 30

what type of warhead is used to illuminate tactical operations

Answer 30

flare

Question 31

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

Answer 31

point-detonating (PD)

Question 32

what is the only mechanical time rocket fuze currently in use

Answer 32

MK 193 Mod 0

Question 33

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

Answer 33

model 113A

Question 34

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

Answer 34

air-to-ground

Question 35

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

Answer 35

5.0 inch

Question 36

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

Answer 36

frangible fairings

Question 37

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

Answer 37

breaker switch

Question 38

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

Answer 38

200

Question 39

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

Answer 39

5