Release rings are also used in drag takeoffs and container launchings. In container launchings, you should attach the ring directly to the towline, and then to the target-release device of the aircraft. Klein “Chicago” Grip The Klein “Chicago” grip (fig. 8-7) provides a means of transferring the target drag load from the reel to a structural member of the towing aircraft. This procedure is used to take the strain off the reel while the target is streamed. The grip is a standard commercial item. It is about 10 inches long and composed of a series of spring-loaded linkages and a shackle. The jaws are opened by compressing the entire grip in line with the extended shackle. It will grip bare wires, solid or stranded, from 0.081 to 0.162 inch in diameter. The grip is first secured by a cable to the aircraft’s internal structure. Then, it is attached to the tow cable near the outrigger sheave. Slightly unwinding the reel transfers the load from the reel to the grip. The greater the drag load, the tighter the jaws grip the cable. CAUTION Do NOT apply loads greater than 1,500 pounds to the grip. It will accept cable with a much greater breaking strength than that of the grip itself. As a safety measure, set the reel brake while the grip is in use, keep the clutch in the IN position, and keep the slack in the tow cable between the grip and reel at a minimum. Q1. Q2. Q3. Q4. Q5. Q6. Q7. Q8. . REVIEW NUMBER 2 The one-way reel mounted in the center section of the tow-reel pod carries on its spool. List the components of the A/A47U-3A tow target launching system. What is the major difference between the A/A47U-3A and A/A47U-4 tow target reeling machine-launcher systems? List the types of steel cables used in target towing. Why are cables frequently inspected? The Mk 8 target release ring is made of . What component provides a means of transferring the target drag load from the reel to a structural member of the towing aircraft? What maximum load can be applied to the Klein Figure 8-7.—Klein “Chicago” grip. “Chicago” grip? AERIAL TARGETS LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify aerial targets to include the missile target, target drone, and target system. The Navy uses three aerial targets-the AQM-37C missile target, BQM-74C/E target drone, and BQM-34A/S and BQM-34E/T target system. A simplified discussion of aerial targets is presented in this section of the TRAMAN. 8-6