M230 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the capacity of the ammo storage magazine?

A

1110 rounds (1200 total)

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2
Q

Internal auxiliary fuel system incorporates 100 gal fuel & an ammo storage mag capable of holing _____ rounds and_____ in the AHS allowing approx _____ round capability?

A

242, 58, 300

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3
Q

Ammo can be loaded through the side loader in bulk or ____ round strips?

A

11

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4
Q

When ammo is loaded using the side loader there is approx _____ round space between the side loader and the fun?

A

40

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5
Q

What color is the projectile on the M789 (HEDP) round?

A

Black with yellow, yellow meaning high explosive

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6
Q

What color and function of the M848 Dummy?

A

Copper, used for functional checks

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7
Q

What is the color and function of an M788?

A

Blue, for gunnery training

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8
Q

What is the fragment radius of the M789?

A

4 meters

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9
Q

What elevation will the gun stow at in the event of loss of hydraulic or electrical power?

A

+11

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10
Q

Azimuth & elevation limits for gun?

A

AZ- 86
EL- inner: +9 outer +11
- -6.45

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11
Q

With missiles on inboard launcher, the MP limits the gun to what azimuth on that side?

A

52 degrees

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12
Q

With rockets selected and on inboard launcher, the MP limits the gun to what azimuth?

A

60*

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13
Q

Max effective range of gun? M230

A

1500-1700

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14
Q

What component drives the gun bolt assembly to the open bolt position after firing using dynamic braking?

A

Drive motor

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15
Q

Maximum ballistics solution of M230?

A

4200m

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16
Q

What is the cyclic rate of fire for the m230?

A

625+/- 25 rpm

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17
Q

Gun duty cycle for m230?

A

6-50 round bursts w/ 5 sec between bursts with 10 min cooling

18
Q

Which processor provides constraints for performance and safety inhibits? Which can you bypass?

A

Mission processor

19
Q

Which component in the AWS system performs the functions of turret cueing control and serves as a MUX remote under MP control?

A

GSC(gun subsystem controller)

20
Q

In the PLT station, if CPG actions the gun, what will the PLT see and in what HAD field?

A

CGUN, weapon control

21
Q

Which crew station can contact the gun dynamic harmonization?

A

CPG

22
Q

CPG actions gun, will the PLT see the check per pattern in the arm/safe window?

A

No

23
Q

In fixed mode, what is the azimuth and elevation of the gun?

A

0* AZ
.87* EL

24
Q

How do you input proper round count if GUN Icon shows incorrect?

A

WPN UTIL- LOAD

25
Q

Can you confirm sight select on the WPN page?

A

Yes

26
Q

What will be displayed in the HAD weapon inhibit field during weapons training mode?

A

TRAINING

27
Q

When the weapon training mode is selected, the armament subsystem will adopt a simulated weapon inventory of ____ rounds for the 30mm

A

888

28
Q

In gun harmonization, to improved accuracy, the CPG places TADS on a target between what ranges?

A

50 - 1500m

29
Q

Laser pointed is used for target _____ and _____

A

Illuminating and pointing

30
Q

To distinguish one laser pointer from another using hi or low from another pointer, ____ can be selected

A

PULSE

31
Q

When the laser pointer boresight fail status window appears the crew member should repeat the steps. T/F?

A

True

32
Q

When the weapons trigger is activated the laser pointer is deactivated. Gun fire could be delayed by how much?

A

.75 seconds

33
Q

The sun burst symbolically is displayed to both crewmembers upon activation of the laser pointer. T/F

A

True

34
Q

What are the 4 types of ballistics that affect helicopter fired weapons?

A

Interior, exterior, aerial, terminal

35
Q

what is turret bending and will the MP compensate for it?

A
  1. Airframe and gun turret experience flexure in response to sustained recoil
  2. MP will compensate, 1st round none, 2nd round 70%, 3rd and all after 100%
36
Q

The gunner must compensate for lead angle in which sight? Why?

A

HMD
MP does not provide TSE algorithm when HMD is sight selected.

37
Q

What is port-starboard effect?

A

Combination of trajectory shift and projectile drift

38
Q

Does firing from a hover require projectile jump?

A

No, except in relative winds

39
Q

How long is the gun inhibit after a missile or rocket launch?

A

2 sec

40
Q

What message will you see in had hen range or other engagement parameters exceed ballistics processing capabilities?

A

BAL LIMIT