Set B Vol 3 Self Test Flashcards
What are the four types of tracking energy used in modern missiles?
(1) Light energy.
(2) Electro-optical (TV).
(3) Radar.
(4) GPS.
Which guidance system is nothing more than very high frequency radio waves?
Radar.
What are the three sources that produce the tracking energy used in the guidance systems of
precision-guided munitions.
(1) Active.
(2) Passive.
(3) Semi-Active.
What guidance system allows for a “fire and forget” capability of that particular weapon?
Active.
In what guidance system does the target produce the tracking energy?
Passive.
Which type of guidance system homes in on energy reflected off the target by another outside
source?
Semi-active.
What is the control system designed to do?
Actual steering of a PGM.
What section of a guided bomb do we refer to as the AFG?
Control section.
What are the two types of control surfaces on a guided munition and their purpose?
Fixed and movable. The fixed surfaces stabilize the weapon in flight, and the movable surfaces steer the
weapon.
What are the three different mechanical forces that PGMs use to move control surfaces?
1) Hydraulic.
(2) Pneumatic.
(3) Servo-actuators
What is the science or art of directing PGMs from one place to another?
Navigation.
What is “proportional navigation”?
Movement of the control surfaces is proportional to the error between the flight path of the weapon and the
flight path to the target.
Impact and proximity describe the functioning of what part of an air-to-air missile?
Fuze.
What must take place for an air-to-ground missile to arm?
Sudden acceleration associated with RM ignition and departure from the firing aircraft.
The fragmenting missile case is one way missiles score a kill. What is the other?
Continuous rod construction of the warhead.
What is the purpose of the S&A device?
Keeps the armament system in a safe condition while we are handling the weapon and while the weapon is
on the carrying aircraft.
What are the minimum components of a propulsion system?
The RM and the RM igniter.
Air Force PGM RMs are constructed with what type propellant?
Single-stage, solid-propellant.
What are the three types of RMs used in Air Force PGMs?
(1) Medium thrust.
(2) Dual thrust.
(3) High thrust.
What are the three major component groups of a LGB?
The CCG, bomb (warhead), and AFG.
What is the difference between the GBU-10 and the GBU-12?
The warhead and AFG.
Which CCG is used by the GBU-10 and -12?
MAU-169 series or the MAU-209 series CCG.
What does the CCG do?
Detects laser energy reflected from the target, processes the signals, and guides the weapon to the target.
Which warheads are used by the GBU-10?
MK84 and BLU-109.
What warhead is used by the GBU-12?
MK82.
What are the functions of the WGU-12/WGU-39 series GCU?
What are the functions of the WGU-12/WGU-39 series GCU?
What fuzes are used in the GBU-24 series bombs?
(1) FMU-81/B.
(2) FMU-139A/B.
(3) FMU-143/B, B/B or J/B.
(4) FMU-152A/B.
What does the BSU-84 AFG provide for the LLLGB?
Aerodynamic lift and stability during flight.
What’s the purpose of the ADU-548/B and the ADG-769 adapter group?
Hardback assembly and lug sleeves provide more distance between the bomb and bomb rack, while the aft
fairing assembly provides an aerodynamic interface between the bomb and wing assembly.
Which testers are used for field testing all laser guided CCGs and LGB GCUs?
Digital test set, TTU-373, and TTU-595.
What does the TTU-373 tester do?
Performs a functional check of the CCG or the GCU.
How many modes of operation does the TTU-373 have, and what do they do?
Thirteen modes—six modes to test and troubleshoot CCGs or GCUs; two modes to test and troubleshoot
the DTS; one mode to isolate GCU/DTS problems; two modes to input and display CCG or CGU
parameters; one mode to program a PRF code plug, and one mode to determine GCU mission
configuration.
What hazard is present when the TTU-595 is in operation?
TTU-595 directs invisible laser radiation through its cables and test heads.
Why are JDAMs considered joint weapons?
Both the USAF and USN employ them.
How many GBU configurations are there?
28.
What is the peculiar difference between the different KMU-series kits?
Software and physical interfaces.
What are the components of a typical tail assembly?
(1) Tail fairing/structure.
(2) Tail Actuator Subsystem.
(3) Wire harness assembly.
(4) Guidance Control Unit.
(5) GPS Antenna.
(6) Three moveable control fins and one fixed fin.
Where is the GPS antenna located on the JDAM?
The aft end of the tail actuators Subsystem.
What is the purpose of the aerosurfaces on the JDAM?
Provide aerodynamic lift, maneuverability, and other needed flight characteristics.
Which JDAMs uses the MK-84 2,000 pound GP warhead?
The GBU-31 (V)1 and GBU-31 (V)2.
Which JDAMs uses a 2,000 pound special purpose warhead?
The GBU-31 (V)3 and GBU-31 (V)4.
Which JDAMs uses the Low-Collateral Damage Bomb as its warhead?
The GBU-38 (V)4 and GBU-54 (V)4.
What GBUs are designated as LJDAM?
The GBU-54 (V)1, GBU-54 (V)2, and GBU-54 (V)4.
Which guidance set goes with GBU-31 (V)1
KMU-556
Which guidance set goes with GBU-31 (V)3
KMU-557
Which guidance set goes with GBU-32 (V)1
KMU-559
Which guidance set goes with GBU-38 (V)1, GBU-38 (V)4, GBU-54 (V)1, & GBU-54 (V)4
KMU-572
Describe the design and capability of the GBU-39 series weapon.
It is a small autonomous air-to-ground, precision glide weapon able to strike targets in adverse weather
from a standoff range of over 40 nautical miles.
What type of guidance does the GBU-39 series small diameter bomb use?
Advanced Anti-Jam Global Position System aided Initial Navigation System
What type warhead does the GBU-39/B small diameter bomb use?
Advanced penetrator.
Which small diameter bomb variant is filled with approximately 137 pounds of a multi-phased
blast explosive?
GBU-39A/B small diameter bomb focused lethality munition.
What component of the small diameter bomb provides an airburst capability at heights of seven
or 14 feet?
The height of burst sensor.
The BRU-61 carriage system carries up to how many small diameter bombs?
Four.
For what purpose are the CNU-659/E and CNU-660/E containers designed?
All transportation environments including rail, truck, and military air and ship
Which container is designed to store four small diameter bombs or an empty BRU-61 carriage?
The CNU-660/E container
What inspection is not required on the small diameter bomb?
Periodic inspection.
What inspection, if any, is required for a small diameter bomb returned in an unopened container?
External visual inspection.
What IBIT can be performed while the small diameter bomb is loaded on the BRU-61 carriage?
Carriage .
What munitions are tested with the AN/GYQ 79?
(1) AGM-158 JASSM.
(2) GBU-31 JDAM.
(3) GBU-32 JDAM.
(4) GBU-38 JDAM.
(5) GBU-54 LJDAM.
(6) GBU-39 SDB.
(7) GBU-39 SDB FLM.
(8) ADM-160 MALD.
(9) AIM-9X Sidewinder.
Which test set component do we use to initiate BIT and get systems and munitions status,
reprogram munitions OFPs, and also load mission planning and GPS crypto keys?
TAU.
What are the standard contents in the accessory kit (box 3)?
1 Power extension cable assembly W4.
(2) Power adapter cable assembly W5.
(3) An AC-DC converter.
(4) Dummy connector plug.
(5) Computer hood.
(6) A disk drive unit and interface cable assembly.
(7) A 3.5-inch calibration floppy diskette
What provides interface between the BRU-61 or individual GBU-39 and the AN/GYQ-79?
ADU-890.
Which test set is used in conjunction with the AN/GYQ-79 to support BIT testing of the AIM-120
and AIM-9X missiles?
ADU-891.
Against what type of targets do we use the AGM-65?
Armored vehicles, air defenses, ships, transportation equipment, and fuel storage facilities
What is the difference between the AGM-65A and B?
The AGM-65A missile is a television guided missile. The AGM-65B is the same except that the seeker
magnifies the target scene. This capability provides the AGM-65B with a greater acquisition range.
Which launcher do we use to launch the AGM-65G?
The LAU-117, single missile launcher
What is the purpose of the photodiode in the seeker unit?
The photodiode senses the sunlight if the camera is pointed toward the sun. If the photodiode is exposed to
direct sunlight, its output closes the sun shutter and prevents the vidicon camera from being damaged.
What type of warhead does the AGM-65 use?
The AGM-65A/B/D/H uses a 125 pound cone-shaped warhead; AGM-65G/K uses a 300 pound delayed
fuze penetrator, heavyweight warhead.
What is the function of the AN/DSM-129 test set?
The AN/DSM-129 projects an optical image into the guidance section of the AGM-65 to test the
operational readiness of the missile.
Which target simulator provides simulated targets for testing the AGM-65D?
The SM-787/DSM IR target simulator.
What are the four sections of the AGM-88 (HARM)?
(1) Guidance.
(2) Control.
(3) Warhead.
(4) RM.
Which type of guidance system does the AGM-88 (HARM) use?
Passive broadband RF tracker.
What are the four components that make up the AGM-88 (HARM) warhead?
(1) Main explosive charge.
(2) Booster.
(3) Fuze.
(4) Wiring harness
What are the two major functions of the warhead fuze?
(1) It prevents the warhead arming until the missile experiences launching acceleration.
(2) After arming, the fuze detonates the warhead when it receives a signal from the target detector.
Which test set do we use to test all configurations of the AGM-88 (HARM)?
AN/GSM-396 guided missile-launcher test set (GM-LTS).
This test performs a serviceability test on the HARM umbilical cable with it removed from the control section.
Umbilical cable test.
This test is performed on repaired AURs, missile failing in-flight BIT, AURs failing inspection, and as part of the 10 percent annual inspection of assigned missile inventory.
All-function test.
This test is performed when reconfiguring a CATM to a tactical missile or whenever control section gyro failure is suspected.
Missile gyro exercise test.
An optional test used by the operator when trying to confirm the results of an aircraft missile BIT test.
Missile BIT test.
Against what targets do we use Hellfire missiles?
Tanks, bunkers, and structures.
What are the four major sections of the AGM-114?
Guidance, warhead, propulsion, and control.
What type of guidance system does the AGM-114 use?
Semi-Active Laser (SAL).
What is the delivery platform for the AGM-114?
USAF Predator MQ-1B and Reaper MQ-9 RPAs.
Which AGM-114 series uses a dual shaped charge warhead?
AGM-114 K and P.
Which AGM-114 series uses a blast fragmentation warhead?
AGM-114M.
What type of warhead does the AGM-114N series use?
Thermoberic.
Strakes, Forward launch shoe, and Dome assembly are in what section of AGM-114 Hellfire?
Guidance section
Rocket motor and Wings are in what section of AGM-114 Hellfire?
Propulsion section
Intermediate launch shoe are in what section of AGM-114 Hellfire?
Warhead section
How many people are required to lift a loaded CNU-317 container?
4
What are the characteristics of the AGM-158?
Precision 2,000 pound cruise missile, factory fueled with 40 gallons of JP-10 fuel.
What is used if impact precision is required on the AGM-158?
Infrared seeker.
What type of warhead does the AGM-158 use?
WDU-42/B 1000 pound class warhead with AFX-757 fill and FMU-156/B fuze.
What container is used to store the AGM-158?
CNU-614/E.
What are the five major components of an AIM-9M?
(1) Guidance control section.
(2) Target detector.
(3) Safety-arming device.
(4) Warhead.
(5) Rocket motor.
What gas is used to cool the sensors in the AIM-9M Guidance Control Unit?
Argon or nitrogen gas.
Explain the functions of the inertia switch and capacitor on the AIM-9M?
If target detector fails and the missile strikes the target, the inertia switch actuates and discharges the
capacitor, which feeds a firing pulse to the safety and arming device to initiate warhead detonation.
What hazard/class explosive does the S&A device on an AIM-9M use to initiate the explosive train?
1.1.
What is the effective range of the AIM-9M missile?
Two to 11 miles.
How does the rolleron assembly function on the AIM-9M missile?
The passing air stream causes the rollerons to spin at high speed, causing them to act as a gyroscope to help
stabilize and reduce missile roll during flight.
What is the purpose of the TS-4044/D missile test set used at the field maintenance level?
To determine serviceability of the AIM-9M GCSs.
What are the seven major components of the TS-4044/D missile test set?
(1) Control panel assembly.
(2) Pneumatic control panel assembly.
(3) IR target simulator.
(4) Target drive mechanism.
(5) Multivoltage power supply.
(6) Torque measurement assembly.
(7) Forward and aft support assemblies.
What are the four major assemblies of the GCU-30/E?
(1) Control panel assembly.
(2) Chassis assembly.
(3) Gas booster assembly.
(4) Case assembly.
What are the six unique components of an AIM-9X?
(1) GU.
(2) AOTD.
(3) ESAD.
(4) Armament.
(5) Propulsion.
(6) Control.
What eliminates the coolant pressure tank and coolant contamination?
Cryo-engine.
When does ESAD arming occur?
Only after the ESAD receives an irreversible commit to launch signal, experiences the appropriate launch
environment, and reaches a minimum separation distance.
What is the FAU?
The FAU is a thrust vector control system, consisting of four moveable aerodynamic tailfins, each moving
independently through electro servo actuators.
What test set performs the AIM-9X BIT test?
AN/GYQ-79 (CMBRE).
What are the four major sections of the AIM-120 missile?
(1) Guidance.
(2) Warhead.
(3) Propulsion.
(4) Control.
What is the primary kill mechanism of the AIM-120 missile warhead?
Fragments.
How many pounds and what type of explosive does the AIM-120 missile warhead contain?
15 pounds of PBX-108.
What three actions must take place to arm the SAF device?
(1) Set back weight unlocks.
(2) Minimum acceleration must be met.
(3) After a minimum time has elapsed, the electrical leads will rotate into alignment with the detonators.
Which test set performs a go/no-go test on the AIM-120 missile?
TS-4108/G.
What does a blinking DMA 8 status lamp on the AIM-120 MBTS indicates?
A commit to launch.
