Rockets And Luanchers Flashcards
Where is the mode selector switch located at ?
Located in aft bulkhead of launcher
Purpose of Flechette warheads ?
Used for personnel and light armored targets. Contains small arrow shaped projectiles.
What do you not UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE do when rockets are in launcher?
Do not perform any electrical tests.
Purpose of Smoke warheads?
Used to produce heavy smoke for target marking.
Are all rocket launchers made of aluminum and are reusable?
Yes! Also all have ripple or single option. (Navy)
The history of rockets covers how many centuries?
8 centuries
Rocket assembly pub ?
NAVAIR 11-140-12
Do fairings come in rocket packages ?
No
They are a molded fiber that shatters easily upon impact.. tail fairings are a two piece set of tail and base
Upon impact the base fairing stays on launcher and acts as a funnel to direct debris from aircraft.
Components of the rocket motor?
Motor tube, propellant, inhibitors
Stabilizing rod ; igniter, fins and nozzle
The minimum distance any unshielded transmitting apparatus kept from rockets ?
5 feet minimum
Name some smoke warheads.
MK 34 Mod 0 and Mod 2
Which launcher allows the pilot to select Ripple or single options?
LAU - 61 G/A
What tool is used to to remove rockets from inside launchers ?
A detent lift tool
When did the use of rocket armament in aircrafts begin?
WW2
Name the 3 HE-FRAG warheads used in the 2.75 rocket.
MK 146 mod 0
Mk 151
Mk 152 mod 0
The 3 major components of a round service rocket ?
Motor, Warhead and Fuze
Describe the Rocket Motor.
The propulsive component.
It contains the propellant, igniter, nozzle and fins
What are the motor is often used with the 2.75 inch rocket ?
Mk 66 Mod 4
Can you ship and stow rockets inside launchers?
Yes launchers can be loaded with less than 7 or 19 rockets at required. ( ensure rockets or loaded in proper sequence) 2.75 “
5.0” should not have warheads installed when shipped or stowed
What warhead is a COMPROMISE between Armor piercing and fragmentation ?
General Purpose. (GP)
MK 24 Mod 0 and Mod 1
5.0 only
What warhead combines the effectiveness of the HE-FRAG and the HE/AT warheads?
AT/APERS - Mod 32 mod 0 ( only one of its kind and used only on the 5.0)
AT/APERS = Anti tank / anti personnel
Can you use a rocket motor if it’s been dropped ?
NO
What are the 5 launchers for the 2.75 Rocket ?
LAU 61 C/A, G/A - 19 tubes
LAU 68 C/A, D/A, F/A - 7 tubes
Where is the safety switch usually located ?
Top center of launcher.
What smoke warheads are for the 2.75 rocket?
Mk 156(WP) WP = white phosphorus MK 67 MOD 1 (RP) RP = Red phosphorus
What is the igniter In a rocket ?
Initiating device that ignites the propellant grain.. usually made of squibs, black powder, and magnesium powder.
What is the LAU 10 C/A , D/A ?
Launcher for the 5.0 Rocket
4 tubes only
How are rocket warheads classified ?
As 2.75 or 5.0.
Also by high explosive, flechette, smoke, flare or practice.
What are HE-FRAG ( High explosive fragmentation) warheads used on ?
Personnel and light materials targets such as trucks or parked aircraft.
What Warheads are called Flechette warheads ?
WDU-4 A/A
And Mk 149 mod 0
( only for 2.75)
How is the LAU 68F/A different ?
It is 11.25 inches longer than the other LAU 68 models
What motor is used in the 5.0 rocket ?
MK 71 mods 1 and 2
What is the interval time for which rockets are launched when set on ripple?
95 milliseconds
What is the Propellant grain ?
Fuel for the rocket that generates the gasses to push it forward.
Used in both 2.75 and 5.0 rockets described as an internal burning, star - perforation double base solid propellant.
What HE FRAG is on the 5.0 rocket ?
MK 63 mod 0
What electrically grounds the rocket launchers?
Safety pin - Has a red REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT streamer.
