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Explosive Components - 14024_157

Aviation Ordinanceman 1 - Aviation theories and other practices
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These classifications are generally combined to describe a given mine; for example, an air-laid, pressure-fired, bottom mine or an air-laid, magnetic-fired, moored mine. Table 5-1 provides a list of the air-laid mines currently in use. Table 5-1.—Air-laid Mines Currently in Use Q1. REVIEW NUMBER 2 Mines classified by their intended use are classified as ___________________________ . A1. A2. A3. A4. A5. A6. A7. A8. A9. A10. Q2. Q3. Q4. Q5. Q6. What mines are fully loaded with explosives and designated for use in wartime? What mines are classified by the position they take in the water after being laid? The effective depth of a bottom mine is controlled by___________________________________. Moored mines are stabilized by what means? List the classifications of influence-actuated mines. MINE COMPONENTS The components used in a mine vary, depending on the type of mine and its specific use. In addition to the mine case and explosive system, mine components provide mine arming, target sensing, actuation, laying control, countermeasure resistance, firing power, and sterilization. Exercise components are used in exercise (recoverable) mines. REVIEW NUMBER 1 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Q1. THROUGH Q10. The Mk 46 torpedo is the primary weapon used for antisubmarine warfare. The Mk 46 configurations include warshot and exercise. When the Mk 46 is used in the exercise configuration, the Mk 85 and Mods exercise head is used. After launch, the air stabilizer stabilizes the torpedo during its descent into the water. Fixed-wing aircraft use Mk 28 Mod 2 or Mod 3 air stabilizers, and rotary-wing aircraft use Mk 31 Mod 1 air stabilizers. Torpedoes are suspended from bomb racks or shackles by Mk 73 Mod 0 or Mod 1 suspension bands. As torpedoes are launched from the aircraft, release wires unlatch the suspension bands, letting them break away from the aircraft. Otto Fuel II is the propellant used in the propulsion system of the Mk 46 torpedo. Because Otto Fuel II has a high flash point, low vapor pressure, and is noncorrosive, it is classified as a low fire hazard material. If you were exposed to Otto Fuel II, you might exhibit the following symptoms: headache, dizziness, blood pressure drop, and/or nasal congestion. For safety reasons, at least two crew members should be present when handling Otto Fuel II. 5-8







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