Search and Kill Stores Flashcards
When should an outside observer be posted?
Anytime the bomb bay doors are open and hydraulic power is required.
Prior to walking under external Sonobuoy Launch Tubes you should…
Ensure sonobuoy safety switch door is open, roller switch is fully extended, and the “SONO DISABLED” light is illuminated.
What type of system does the P-8A use to launch weapons and sonobuoys?
Pneumatic Launch System
What position should bomb bay door switch be in prior to operation?
Placed to match the door position.
Define Kill Stores
Consist of torpedoed, mines, bomb, rockets, and guided middles.
Define Pylon
Used to suspend launchers or bomb racks from aircraft wings, fuselage, or bomb bay.
Define Bomb Rack
Carry, arm, and release stores.
Missle Launchers
Mount missiles on aircraft wings. They are suspended from pylons.
Air to Ground Missiles
Air launched middles used against surface targets.
Air Launched Training Missles
Missiles with non-exploding warheads.
What do torpedoes do?
Primary weapon for anti-submarine. Released from aircraft and travel through water to target.
What are Search Stores?
Used for searching and localizing a submarine target.
How are sonobuoys categorized?
Active
Passive
Special Purposes
Active Sonobuoys will…
Transmit a pulse of sound underwater that will echo off nearby submarines.
What are passive buoys?
Underwater microphones that passively listen to all sounds in the ocean.
