Rockets Flashcards
What are the restrictions associated with firing pairs from outboard launchers?
Fire no more than pairs with two outboard launchers every three seconds, or fire with only one outboard launcher installed without restrictions.
When does the Flechette payload deploy?
150 meters prior to target
What are the different delay settings for an M433 RC fuse?
SPQ, BNK, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45
Which rockets use the M423 fuse?
M151 – HEDP (10 pounder)
M156 – Smoke: White Phosphorous
M229 – HEDP (17 pounder)
M274 – Blue Spear Training
Which rockets use the M433 fuse?
M151 – HEDP (10 pounder)
M229 – HEDP (17 pounder)
Which rockets use the M439 fuse?
M255 – Flechette
M261 – MPSM
M264 – Smoke: Red Phosphorous
M267 – MPSM Training
Which rockets use the M442 fuse?
M257 – Overt Illumination
M278 – Covert Illumination
How long will an M257 overt Illumination flare burn for? How long for a M278 covert Illumination flare?
Overt- 100 seconds
Covert- 150 to 210 seconds
What is the effective range of the M255 Flechette?
1000m-3000m
How many flechettes are in an M255 rocket?
1179 (60 grain)
What are the Danger Close Distances for the 2.75” HE rocket?
300m - 140m
800m - 210m
1500m - 305m
Flechette (1000m - 170m)
What is the burst and lethality radius of the M151 (10 pounder) HEDP rocket?
10m burst
50m lethality
What is the minimum range for the M255 Flechette rocket?
800m
At what range should you fire an illum rocket?
3500m at 22 degrees pitch angle
How should you correct for winds when firing illum rockets?
10kts wind = 300m correction or 5°