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AQM-37C MISSILE TARGET - 14023_207
BQM-74C/E target drone - 14023_209

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propulsion system. The maximum weight of the target, including radar augmentation, IR flare, and scorer, is 559 pounds. Scoring System The AQM-37C missile target contains the antennas and necessary interconnecting cables for the installation of the AN/DRQ-4 transponder. The primary purpose of the transponder is to receive a frequency-modulated signal from the missile, convert the signal to a new center frequency-modulated signal, and transmit the new signal to the miss-distance measuring system ground station. The ground station receiver compares the shifted frequency of the target signal with the reference frequency of the strike missile signal. The outputs from the ground station accurately measure the miss distance between the target and the missile. The transponder is installed only in a target that is used for a surface-to-air missile with a telemetering head. The transponder is not used in an air-to-air weapons system. Only one telemetering missile at a time should be shot at a target. After the first missile has destructed, a second shot may be attempted if the target was not destroyed. Aerodynamic Destruct System The AQM-37C missile target’s aerodynamic destruct system causes the target to enter a spiral dive to impact. This prevents the target from becoming a hazard to other aircraft or impacting the ground in undesired areas. The destruct system is activated by any one of four conditions: 1. Flight timer setting (ground adjustable at 2-minute intervals after 4 minutes of flight time have elapsed) 2. Off-course flight (more than 10-degree heading deviation) for a period of 30 seconds or longer 3. Loss of electrical power or low-battery voltage 4. 12.5 seconds after jettison from the launching aircraft For further details concerning the AQM-37C missile target, you should refer to Manual Operational Mission Planning Guide for Navy Model AQM-37C Missile Target, NAVAIR 01-90TBA-1T. Procedures for loading/unloading of the AQM-37C are contained in the appropriate aircraft airborne weapons/stores loading manual. BQM-74C/E TARGET DRONE The BQM-74C/E target drone (fig. 8-9) is a high midwing monoplane of conventional design with an inverted-Y empennage. The airframe is a modified monocoque structure made of aluminum alloy and REVIEW NUMBER 2 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Q1. THROUGH Q8. A1. A2. A3. A4. A5. A6. A7. A8. The one-way reel mounted in the center section of the tow reel pod carries 2,000 feet of 3/16-inch cable or 5,000 feet of 1/8-inch cable on its spool. The A/A47U-3A toW target launching system consists of an RMK-19A/A47U-3 reeling machine launcher, a PEK-84/A47U-3 reeling machine launcher control, and applicable interconnecting cable assemblies. The major difference between the A/A47U-3A and A/A47U-4 tow target reeling machine-launcher systems is their weight and size. The types of steel cables used in target towing are 3/32-inch, 7 by 7 cable; 1/8-inch, 7 by 19 cable; and 1/8-inch, 1 by 19 armored cable. Cables are frequently inspected because continual use reduces its strength. The Mk 8 target release ring is made of case-hardened steel alloy. The Klein “Chicago” grip provides a means of transferring the target drag load from the reel to a structural member of the towing aircraft. The maximum load that can be applied to the Klein “Chicago” grip is 15,000 pounds. 8-8







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