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Underwater Weapons Torpedoes And Mines Flashcards

0
Q

You are about to load a torpedo , but still need to do the acceptance inspection , during the acceptance inspection you check for all but which of the following

A

30 inch lug holes (torpedoes have 14 inch suspension

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After the torpedo is released , release wires unlatch the suspension bands , allowing them to break away , what is the reason for this

A

So the torpedo goes into the water slick

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2
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What is the weight of the MK 46 torpedo

A

568 lbs

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3
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What is used as the propellant in the MK 46 torpedo

A

OTTO II Fuel

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What is the nomenclature of the suspension bands used on the MK 46 torpedo

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MK 78

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5
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What is the exercise head used on the MK 46 exercise torpedo

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MK 85

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Q

What is the purpose of the stabilizer on the MK 46 torpedo

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Ensure predicable air trajectory and water entry

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Q

What reduces the speed of the MK 46 torpedo after III-speed launch

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Air stabilizer/parapack

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Q

How are mines classified

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Intended use , method of delivery , position assumed when laid , method of actuation or weight

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Mines classified by method of delivery are

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Sub laid , air laid , surface laid

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What acts to open and close electrical switches in mine arming components

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Hydrostatic piston

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What aligns the explosive train when the hydrostatic piston and the explosive piston are forced in by water pressure after the mine is laid

A

Explosive piston (freed by water pressure)

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12
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What prevents an acoustic mine from detonating during mine sweeping operations

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Anticountermine device

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13
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Free planting , what prevents firing until the mine has been submerged for a predetermined period of time

A

Clock delay mechanism

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What is the weight class of the MK 55 bottom mine

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2273 lbs

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15
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What mine is equipped with an anticountermine device that prevents detonation of the mind from explosive set off during mine sweeping operations

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Acoustic

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Q

What is the method of delivery for the MK 56 mine

A

Air laid

17
Q

What is the only laid moored mine in service use

A

MK 56

18
Q

What is the method of delivery for the MK 60 captor mine

A

Air laid

19
Q

What mine is used against submarines

A

MK 60 captor

20
Q

What mine requires arming wire installation prior to aircraft loading

A

MK 60 captor

21
Q

What mine requires arming wife installation prior to aircraft loading

A

MK 60 captor

22
Q

Arming wire should be installed on what mine before loading

A

MK 60 captor

23
Q

Of the following types of actuation -acoustic controlled pressure and magnetic which cannot be loaded on an aircraft

A

Controlled

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