ASSIGNMENT 6
Textbook Assignment: “Aerial Targets and Associated Equipment,” chapter 8, pages 8-1
through 8-15; and “Ammunition Handling Equipment,“ chapter 9, pages
9-1 through 9-48.
6-1.
The towline of an A/A-47U-3A tow
target reeling machine-launcher has
what nominal reeling speed
capability?
1.
3,500 ft/min
2.
5,000 ft/min
3.
5,500 ft/min
4.
7,500 ft/min
6-2.
A 3/32-inch 7 by 7 tow cable has
6-3.
6-4.
6-5.
what minimum breaking strength?
1.
325 lb
2.
650 lb
3.
920 lb
4.
995 lb
A 1/8-inch armored tow cable has
what minimum breaking strength?
1.
920 lb
2.
1,500 lb
3.
2,000 lb
4.
2,160 lb
When, if ever, should you lubricate
a tow cable?
1.
Before each use
2.
After each use
3.
After every other use
4.
Never
A Mk 1 target leader is used for
what purpose?
1.
To attach targets to a release
ring only
2.
To attach target-release
messengers to a release ring
only
3.
To attach targets or
target-release messengers to a
release ring
4.
To attach a tow cable to a drum
assembly
6-6.
The target drag load is transferred
from the reel to a structural
member of the towing aircraft by
which of the following devices?
1.
A target release ring
2.
A Klein "Chicago” griP
3.
A target leader
4.
A spring-loaded target retainer
6-7.
The Navy currently uses which of
the following powered targets?
1.
AQM-37A only
2.
BQM-34A/S only
3.
BQM-74C only
4.
AQM-37A, BQM-34A/S, and BQM-74C
6-8.
The AQM-37 missile target has what
maximum range?
1.
100 nautical miles
2.
155 nautical miles
3.
175 nautical miles
4.
225 nautical miles
6-9.
The aerodynamic destruct system of
an AQM-37 missile target is
activated by which of the following
conditions?
1.
A loss of electrical power
2.
A flight timer setting
3.
An off-course flight of over 30
seconds
4.
Each of the above
6-10.
A BQM-74C target drone can be
launched from which of the
following launching environments?
1.
An A-6E aircraft
2.
A shore installation
3.
A ship
4.
Each of the above
6-11.
After a BQM-74C target drone enters
the water, the active flotation
subsystem keeps it afloat for what
minimum number of hours?
1.
24 hr
2.
48 hr
3.
72 hr
4.
96 hr
6-12.
A BQM-34A/S target system is
designed to travel at what maximum
speed?
1.
450 knots
2.
600 knots
3.
650 knots
4.
675 knots
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