GST OCT 2015 Flashcards
The “WARNING” regarding 30mm stoppage states: If ______ or more rounds have been fired in the preceding ____________, and a stoppage occurs, personnel must remain clear of the aircraft for _______ ____________. Aircraft crewmembers should remain in the aircraft and continue positive gun control.
300; 10 minutes; 30 minutes (-10, pg. 4-108)
What is the “WARNING” associated with the 30mm?
Failure to adhere to the published gun duty cycle may result in catastrophic failure, loss of aircraft, injury or death. (-10, pg. 4-107)
The Gun Duty Cycle is as follows: ____, _____ round bursts w/ ______________between bursts followed by a _______________cooling period. For burst limiter settings of other than ______, no more than ________ rounds within ___________ before allowing gun to cool for ____________, after which the cycle can be repeated.
6; 50; 5 seconds; 10 minute; 50; 300; 60 seconds; 10 minutes (-10, pg. 4-107)
T / F (circle) Under NVS, the AWS will continue to follow IHADSS LOS when operating in NVS FIXED mode.
T (-10, pg. 4-105)
In the event of a GUN EL MISTRACK fault, the gun will be ____________________.
stowed in elevation (-10, pg. 4-106)
In the event of __________________with gun selected and the HMD as the selected sight, the gun will remain at its last commanded position. Gun firing is _____________. When the gun is de-actioned, it will ________________________________.
IHADSS failure; inhibited; return to the stowed position (-10, pg. 4-19)
In the event of a power loss the gun is spring driven to _____ degrees in elevation to prevent ________ during landing.
+11; dig-in (-10 pg. 4-105)
If the gun system is actioned and the WP has detected a NO GO status, a “_____________” weapon status field message will be displayed and the _______________________ anytime ________________________________.
gun fail; LOS reticule will flash; the trigger is pulled (-10, pg. 4-22, 26; ATM, pg. 4-159)
Fixed Gun may be utilized during degraded systems operations, such as when the M-TADS or FCR are not available or unsuitable. Helmet sights are inherently inaccurate at long range due to aircraft vibration and therefore have a low probability of hit against targets beyond 1,000 meters. When engaging point targets _______________________(without the use of the M-TADS or FCR) the crew should select Fixed Gun.
beyond 1,000 meters (ATM, pg. 4-160)
When the AWS is in the Fixed Gun position, the WP will command the turret to _______ degrees in elevation and ___________ forward in azimuth to the aircraft centerline.
+.87 ; 0 degrees (ATM, pg. 4-161)
The AWS will / will not (circle one) continue to follow IHADSS LOS when operating in the NVS FIXED mode.
will (-10, pg. 4-105)
There is no indication in the cockpit when the SQUAT ORIDE switch is in the AIR position. What is the hazard associated with the SQUAT ORIDE switch being in the AIR position with the aircraft on the ground?
The possibility exists that the AWS could inadvertently be driven into the ground. (-10, pg. 4-106)
The maximum effective range of the 30mm is __________________.
1500 to 1700 meters (ATM, pg. 4-160; .45, B-15)
What is the time of flight for a 3Km 30mm shot?
12.2 sec (ATM, pg. 4-12; .45, B-17)
What is the approximate muzzle velocity of the 30mm round?
2640 fps / 805 mps. (.45, pg. A-8)
The rate of fire for the 30 mm is __________.
625 +/- 25 (-10, pg. 4-105; .45, pg. B-15)
Fragmentation effects can be expected from the M789 HEDP 30mm round within a ________ radius.
4-meter (.45, pg. B-19)
The AWS ammo handling system has a maximum capacity of ________ rounds.
1200 (-10, pg. 4-105)
The 100 gal Robertson IAFS (Robby Tank) includes a _______ round ammunition storage magazine with _____ rounds in the flex chute, making the maximum capacity _______ rounds.
242; 58; 300 (-10, pg. 4-105)
The WP will provide fire control solution for the 30mm up to a range of _______________.
4200 meters (-10, pg. 4-105; ATM, pg. 4-160)
With the exception of Rolled Homogeneous Armor (__________________), penetration performance for single 30-mm projectiles is _______________. In order to breach typical MOUT targets structures, ___________/__________________ is required.
2 inches of RHA; not available; continued/concentrated fire (.45, pg. B-17)
The gun turret is capable of azimuth movement of __________________ left or right of the helicopter centerline, ______________ elevation, (+9 degrees elevation within 10 degrees of aircraft centerline), and __________________ depression.
86 degrees; +11 degrees; -60 degrees (-10, pg. 4-105)
Gun Dynamic Harmonization procedures should be accomplished maintaining a heading to target of _________________ and __________________ from the target.
±5 degrees; 500 to 1500 meters (-10, pg 4-108; ATM, pg. 4-160)
When conducting AWS Harmonization, the CPG positions the dashed reticule (GUN DH reticule) over the Mean Point of Impact (MPI) of the rounds then presses the __________________________.
Store/UPDT Switch (ORT LHG) (10, pg. 4-109)
The 30mm is limited to _______________ in azimuth when the rockets are actioned simultaneously.
+-60 degrees (AWS SHO, pg. D-24)
The 30mm is limited to ________________ in azimuth on the side of the next missile to be fired if it is on the inboard pylon.
52 degrees (AWS SHO, pg. D-24)
To ensure effective fragment performance when engaging troops in the open, the CPG will select a DMPI ____________ of personnel targets.
slightly short (ATM)
What is the rotary wing risk estimate distance for a 1500meter 30mm engagement?
115 meters. (JFIRE, pg. 151)
What are the visual markings of the M789 30mm HEDP round?
Black projectile with yellow band and yellow markings on projectile and case. (.45, pg. B-16)
What are the visual markings of the M788 30mm TP round?
Blue projectile with aluminum nosepiece and white markings on projectile and case. (.45, pg. B-16)
Due to the possibility of surging the engines, do not fire rockets from _________ stations. Fire no more than _______ with two ___________ launchers every ____________, or fire with only _________________ launcher installed without restrictions (ripples permitted).
in-board; pairs; outboard; 3 seconds; one outboard (-10, pg. 4-111)
Re-inventory and attempting to fire _____, _____, and ______ rocket types, after a NO-FIRE event is not recommended due to significant impact on accuracy. The rockets should not be used for at least __________ to allow the M439 (Base Mounted Resistance Capacitance) fuse to reset.
6MP; 6FL; 6SK; 10 days (10, pg. 4-111)
How can the crew check/verify the rocket type within each of the rocket zones and the amount of gun ammo loaded on preflight? Can these setting be change on the MPD load page? The __________________________ provides this capability. The crew can override these settings on the ____________________________.
Load Maintenance Panel (LMP); Weapons Utility Load page (-10, pg. 4-112)
T/F If the pilot actions rockets, his steering cursor will be visible to both pilots.
F (-10, pg 4-29)
The Aerial Rocket Subsystem can be employed independently by either crewmember or in the cooperative mode when the active sight is _____________________.
HMD, TADS, or FCR (-10, pg.4-111)
The pylons articulate independently and are controlled by the weapons processor through a range of ____________________.
+4 to -15 degrees (-10, pg. 4-110)
Live-fire testing shows that most rockets achieve best effectiveness between _______________.
3000 to 5000 meters (ATM)
Firing MK66 in a hover or low speed at a height of less than _________, and for all other flight conditions of ____________, is not authorized.
7 ft AGL; 5 ft AGL (-10, pg. 4-111)
With the current configuration of our flight line aircraft (pods on pylons 1 and 4), what rocket zones and quantities are available?
A- 24, B- 8, and E- 6. (-10, pg. 4-110)
Hover fire rocket engagements with 6PD (10 pounders) can be achieved at a range of approximately ________________ without changing __________________________. At ranges beyond 4,500 meters, ____________________________ may have to be made to meet firing constraints.
4500 meters; aircraft pitch angle; pitch attitude changes (nose-up) (ATM, pg. 4-153)
The Mk66 motor fuse/warhead combination currently supported by our software includes ______,______,______,______,______, and ______.
6PD, 6MP, 6FL, 6IL, 6RC, and 6SK. (-10, pg. 4-111; .45, pg. C-1, 23)
The position of the rocket pylons when in the FXD mode is based on the following inputs and assumptions: __________,__________________,_________forward airspeed at trigger pull, _____________________ and ____________________________.
-20º dive angle, 1063m slant range to target, 110KTAS; 6PD rockets selected; inputs from the Air Data System (ATM, pg 4-154)
The bursting radius of the M151 HE “10 Pounder” is ______________; however, high-velocity fragments can produce a lethality radius of more than _______________.
10 meters; 50 meters (ATM, pg. 5-10) (incorrect reference)
What is employing “sunshine” IAW .45 and JFIRE?
Employing Illume Rockets. (.45, pg. 14-4; JFIRE)
Each M73 submunition has a shaped charge that can penetrate more than ___________ of armor.
4 inches (.45, pg. C-16)
The M261 MPSM has 9 submunitions and effective employment ranges from _______________________.
500 meters to 7000 meters (ARS SHO)
Firing of 2.75-inch rockets with M261 MPSM warheads is limited to ranges greater than ____________, and forward airspeeds of less than ___________.
1,000 meters; 90 knots (-10, pg. 4-111; .45, pg. C-16)
What is a RAD and what does it do for an MPSM rocket?
Ram Air Decelerator. Stops the forward velocity, stabilizes the descent and arms the submunition. (.45, pg. C-16)
What altitude should the gunner ensure that Illum (M257/M278) rockets deploy above the ground?
1500’ AGL (.45, pg. C-13)
What standoff range should Illum (M257/M278) rockets be launched from?
3500 meters (.45, pg. C-13)
Spent Illum rocket motors will impact the ground between ___________________ beyond the target and along the trajectory of the rocket.
700 to 1,200 meters (.45, pg. 14-38)
The minimum range to target when firing Flechette rockets is ______________. The effective range with MK66 rocket motors is _________________.
800 meters; 1 km to 3 km (-10, pg 4-111)
_________________ is ejected during Flechette employment to serve as a daytime center-pattern indicator. Future versions will contain a titanium pyrotechnic charge as a nighttime center-pattern indicator.
Red pigment (.45, pg. C-9)
The flechette rocket detonates about ________ before the predetermined range.
150m (.45, pg C-8)
Caution should be taken to address the impact point for the expended Flechette rocket motor and warhead case. The impact zone extends out between ______________________ from deployment point.
700 and 1200 meters (.45, pg. C-9)
At _______________, Flechettes have an impact velocity of approximately 350 meters per second. This is sufficient velocity to penetrate up to ____________________.
1,000 meters; 8mm of milled steel (.45, pg. C-9)
Do not fire rockets with the M433 RC fuse in situations where they might fly closer than _______ from other airborne helicopters.
51m (-10, pg.4-111)
What are the four “T’s” of diving flight?
Target, Torque, Trim, and Target. (ATM, pg. 4-134)
During diving flight, if rockets are fired while out of Trim, what direction will the rockets tend to go?
An out-of-trim condition will deflect the rockets toward the trim ball. (ATM, pg. 4-34)
What is the rotary wing risk estimate distance for a 1500meter PD rocket engagement?
305 meters. (JFIRE, pg. 151)
To prevent IAT break lock during missile launch, you should offset the aircraft centerline ______________ to the side the SAL missile being launched.
3 to 5 degrees (.45, pg. 14-55)
The SAL LOBL missile constraint box is ____________.
+ -20 degrees (.45, pg. 14-58)
The SAL LOAL missile constraint box is ____________.
+ -7.5 degrees (.45, pg. 14-59)
The LOAL LO/HI mode constraints box is driven by what? The __________,____,_________, or _____________________.
acquired WP, TGT, threat, hazard, or CM in the B5 position (ATM, Task 1459)
Hellfire missile arming occurs after exceeding ______ acceleration ___________________after launch.
10g; 150 to 300 meters (.45, pg. D-2)
Peak velocity of the Hellfire missile when launched at sea level is _______________ or ___________ or __________ or ___________.
475 meters per second; 923 knots; 950mph; Mach 1.4. (.45, pg. D-2)
How long is the allowable training mode missile elapsed ON time?
30 minutes (-10, pg. 4-126)
If the allowable elapsed ON time for a training mode missile is exceeded, what symbol will appear on the affected missile icon? What does this symbol mean?
OT; Over temperature (-10, pg. 4-126)
In the NORM and MAN mode, regardless of actual inventory, how many missiles will the WP reserve for the priority channel?
3 (ATM, Task 1458)
The missile counter-counter measures (MSL CCM) button enables the counter-counter measure routine within the laser missile. This selection ___________ the pulse repetition frequency (PRF number of pulses per second) tracking capability of the missile to the precise PRF of the selected laser code.
narrows (SHWS, pg. D-65)
SAL II “K Model” LOBL minimum engagement ranges: o 0 degree offset: o 20 degree offset:
500 meters; 700 meters (.45, pg. 14-59)
SAL II “K Model” LOAL DIR minimum engagement range: o 0 degree offset: o 7.5 degree offset:
1,500 meters; 1,700 meters (.45, pg. 14-59)
SAL II “K Model” LOAL LO minimum engagement range: o 0 degree offset: o 7.5 degree offset:
2,000 meters; 2,500 meters (.45, pg. 14-59)
SAL II “K Model” LOAL HI minimum engagement range: o 0 degree offset: o 7.5 degree offset:
3,500 meters; 3,500 meters (.45, pg. 14-59)
What is the minimum range for a AGM-114K-2A missile? Why?
800 meters; because of fragmentation and possible pre-mature detonation. (AWR 2007D-A05)
During a remote designation, the designator should neither be within _________________ and ___________________ of the gun target line, nor more than __________________ from the target centerline.
30 degrees lateral; 40 degrees vertical; 60 degrees (ATM, Task 1458; .45, pg. 4-71)
Minimum SAL LOAL engagement ranges should be increased by __________ if the target is ____________________below the aircraft.
500 meters; 50 to 400 feet (.45, pg. 14-59)
Minimum SAL LOAL engagement ranges should be increased by _____________if the target is ___________________below the aircraft.
1000 meters; 401 to 800 feet (.45, pg. 14-59)
With ___________ selected, a SAL Hellfire will clear a ________ mask ___________ away.
LOAL LO; 260 foot; 600 meters (.45, pg. 14-59)
With _________ selected, a SAL Hellfire will clear a _________ mask ____________ away.
LOAL HI; 1,000 foot; 1,500 meters (.45, pg. D-45)
What is the minimum engagement range for a LOAL Dir for a K model missile with 7.5 degrees offset? Your altitude is 300 feet above the target.
2200 meters (1700 meters due to the offset plus 500 meters additional range due to altitude above the target). (ATM, pp. 4-137)
The maximum effective engagement range for a SAL missile engagement is limited by the ability of the designator to _______________________________________, the __________________ to be concentrated enough to prevent over spill or under spill, and for ____________________________ to the seeker so the seeker can lock onto the reflected laser energy.
accurately maintain the laser spot on the target; size of the laser spot; sufficient reflected laser energy; (.45, pg. 14-54)
The maximum range of the Hellfire missile is affected by missile trajectory, launch altitude, battery life, and laser designation capabilities; 7km. What can be done to extend the range? Selecting a _________________________(except for P+ and R model missiles) will extend the missile’s maximum range from __________________.
LOAL-L or LOAL-H trajectory; 7 to 8 kilometers (.45, pg. 14-56)
What can be done to extend the maximum SAL missile range?
Fire LOAL-Lo or LOAL-Hi to increase the missile trajectory. (.45, CH 14)
What is the maximum LOBL Cloud Clearance Ceiling for a K/M/N/R missile trajectory?
600 feet. (.45, pg. 14-58)
What is the max airspeed you can fly when engaging with a AGM-114F-A?
90 knots (AWR 2008D-A72)
What is the weight of an AGM-114L Longbow HELLFIRE missile?
105.1 lbs (-10, pg. 6-14)
For RF missile engagements _____________, the maximum allowable offset angle is ____________.
less than 1km; 5 degrees (-10, pg 4-28; .45, pg. D-20)