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Rockets And Luanchers Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the mode selector switch located at ?

A

Located in aft bulkhead of launcher

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2
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Purpose of Flechette warheads ?

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Used for personnel and light armored targets. Contains small arrow shaped projectiles.

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3
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What do you not UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE do when rockets are in launcher?

A

Do not perform any electrical tests.

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4
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Purpose of Smoke warheads?

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Used to produce heavy smoke for target marking.

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5
Q

Are all rocket launchers made of aluminum and are reusable?

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Yes! Also all have ripple or single option. (Navy)

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6
Q

The history of rockets covers how many centuries?

A

8 centuries

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7
Q

Rocket assembly pub ?

A

NAVAIR 11-140-12

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8
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Do fairings come in rocket packages ?

A

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.

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9
Q

Components of the rocket motor?

A

Motor tube, propellant, inhibitors

Stabilizing rod ; igniter, fins and nozzle

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10
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The minimum distance any unshielded transmitting apparatus kept from rockets ?

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5 feet minimum

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11
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Name some smoke warheads.

A

MK 34 Mod 0 and Mod 2

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12
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Which launcher allows the pilot to select Ripple or single options?

A

LAU - 61 G/A

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13
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What tool is used to to remove rockets from inside launchers ?

A

A detent lift tool

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14
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When did the use of rocket armament in aircrafts begin?

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WW2

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15
Q

Name the 3 HE-FRAG warheads used in the 2.75 rocket.

A

MK 146 mod 0
Mk 151
Mk 152 mod 0

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16
Q

The 3 major components of a round service rocket ?

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Motor, Warhead and Fuze

17
Q

Describe the Rocket Motor.

A

The propulsive component.

It contains the propellant, igniter, nozzle and fins

18
Q

What are the motor is often used with the 2.75 inch rocket ?

A

Mk 66 Mod 4

19
Q

Can you ship and stow rockets inside launchers?

A

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

20
Q

What warhead is a COMPROMISE between Armor piercing and fragmentation ?

A

General Purpose. (GP)
MK 24 Mod 0 and Mod 1
5.0 only

21
Q

What warhead combines the effectiveness of the HE-FRAG and the HE/AT warheads?

A

AT/APERS - Mod 32 mod 0 ( only one of its kind and used only on the 5.0)
AT/APERS = Anti tank / anti personnel

22
Q

Can you use a rocket motor if it’s been dropped ?

A

NO

23
Q

What are the 5 launchers for the 2.75 Rocket ?

A

LAU 61 C/A, G/A - 19 tubes

LAU 68 C/A, D/A, F/A - 7 tubes

24
Q

Where is the safety switch usually located ?

A

Top center of launcher.

25
Q

What smoke warheads are for the 2.75 rocket?

A 
Mk 156(WP) WP = white phosphorus 
MK 67 MOD 1 (RP) RP = Red phosphorus
26
Q

What is the igniter In a rocket ?

A

Initiating device that ignites the propellant grain.. usually made of squibs, black powder, and magnesium powder.

27
Q

What is the LAU 10 C/A , D/A ?

A

Launcher for the 5.0 Rocket

4 tubes only

28
Q

How are rocket warheads classified ?

A

As 2.75 or 5.0.

Also by high explosive, flechette, smoke, flare or practice.

29
Q

What are HE-FRAG ( High explosive fragmentation) warheads used on ?

A

Personnel and light materials targets such as trucks or parked aircraft.

30
Q

What Warheads are called Flechette warheads ?

A

WDU-4 A/A
And Mk 149 mod 0
( only for 2.75)

31
Q

How is the LAU 68F/A different ?

A

It is 11.25 inches longer than the other LAU 68 models

32
Q

What motor is used in the 5.0 rocket ?

A

MK 71 mods 1 and 2

33
Q

What is the interval time for which rockets are launched when set on ripple?

A

95 milliseconds

34
Q

What is the Propellant grain ?

A

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.

35
Q

What HE FRAG is on the 5.0 rocket ?

A

MK 63 mod 0

36
Q

What electrically grounds the rocket launchers?

A

Safety pin - Has a red REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT streamer.

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