M230 Flashcards
What is the capacity of the ammo storage magazine?
1110 rounds (1200 total)
Internal auxiliary fuel system incorporates 100 gal fuel & an ammo storage mag capable of holing _____ rounds and_____ in the AHS allowing approx _____ round capability?
242, 58, 300
Ammo can be loaded through the side loader in bulk or ____ round strips?
11
When ammo is loaded using the side loader there is approx _____ round space between the side loader and the fun?
40
What color is the projectile on the M789 (HEDP) round?
Black with yellow, yellow meaning high explosive
What color and function of the M848 Dummy?
Copper, used for functional checks
What is the color and function of an M788?
Blue, for gunnery training
What is the fragment radius of the M789?
4 meters
What elevation will the gun stow at in the event of loss of hydraulic or electrical power?
+11
Azimuth & elevation limits for gun?
AZ- 86
EL- inner: +9 outer +11
- -6.45
With missiles on inboard launcher, the MP limits the gun to what azimuth on that side?
52 degrees
With rockets selected and on inboard launcher, the MP limits the gun to what azimuth?
60*
Max effective range of gun? M230
1500-1700
What component drives the gun bolt assembly to the open bolt position after firing using dynamic braking?
Drive motor
Maximum ballistics solution of M230?
4200m
What is the cyclic rate of fire for the m230?
625+/- 25 rpm
Gun duty cycle for m230?
6-50 round bursts w/ 5 sec between bursts with 10 min cooling
Which processor provides constraints for performance and safety inhibits? Which can you bypass?
Mission processor
Which component in the AWS system performs the functions of turret cueing control and serves as a MUX remote under MP control?
GSC(gun subsystem controller)
In the PLT station, if CPG actions the gun, what will the PLT see and in what HAD field?
CGUN, weapon control
Which crew station can contact the gun dynamic harmonization?
CPG
CPG actions gun, will the PLT see the check per pattern in the arm/safe window?
No
In fixed mode, what is the azimuth and elevation of the gun?
0* AZ
.87* EL
How do you input proper round count if GUN Icon shows incorrect?
WPN UTIL- LOAD
Can you confirm sight select on the WPN page?
Yes
What will be displayed in the HAD weapon inhibit field during weapons training mode?
TRAINING
When the weapon training mode is selected, the armament subsystem will adopt a simulated weapon inventory of ____ rounds for the 30mm
888
In gun harmonization, to improved accuracy, the CPG places TADS on a target between what ranges?
50 - 1500m
Laser pointed is used for target _____ and _____
Illuminating and pointing
To distinguish one laser pointer from another using hi or low from another pointer, ____ can be selected
PULSE
When the laser pointer boresight fail status window appears the crew member should repeat the steps. T/F?
True
When the weapons trigger is activated the laser pointer is deactivated. Gun fire could be delayed by how much?
.75 seconds
The sun burst symbolically is displayed to both crewmembers upon activation of the laser pointer. T/F
True
What are the 4 types of ballistics that affect helicopter fired weapons?
Interior, exterior, aerial, terminal
what is turret bending and will the MP compensate for it?
- Airframe and gun turret experience flexure in response to sustained recoil
- MP will compensate, 1st round none, 2nd round 70%, 3rd and all after 100%
The gunner must compensate for lead angle in which sight? Why?
HMD
MP does not provide TSE algorithm when HMD is sight selected.
What is port-starboard effect?
Combination of trajectory shift and projectile drift
Does firing from a hover require projectile jump?
No, except in relative winds
How long is the gun inhibit after a missile or rocket launch?
2 sec
What message will you see in had hen range or other engagement parameters exceed ballistics processing capabilities?
BAL LIMIT
