table 2-4. For detailed information about the LAU-61and LAU-68 series launchers, refer to 2.75-inchAirborne Rocket Launchers, (LAU-61 and LAU-68series), NAVAIR 11-75A-61.Table 2-4.—2.75-Inch Rocket LaunchersThe 5.0-inch rocket launchers are the LAU-10B/A,LAU-10C/A, and the LAU-10D/A. Characteristics andspecifications for these launchers are listed in table 2-5.For detailed information on the LAU-10 serieslaunchers, you should refer to 5.0-inch Airborne RocketLaunchers (LAU-10 series), NAVAIR 11-75A-63.Table 2-5.—5.0-Inch Rocket LaunchersSHIPPING CONFIGURATIONThe rocket launcher shipping configuration shownin figure 2-26 is typical of all launcher shippingconfiguratioas, except for the RF barriers.Center SectionThe launcher center section is a cylindricalconstruction of 4, 7, or 19 tubes held together by asupporting framework, and it is covered with analuminum skin. The center section houses or supportsall other components of the launcher.The center section for the LAU-10 (series) allowseither 14-inch or 30-inch suspension.The centersection for the LAU-61 and LAU-68 (series) providesfor 14-inch suspension only.Shipping EndsThe shipping ends are a multipurpose arrangementthat consists of a shockpan assembly, a shockpan coverassembly, and/or locking ring assembly. An alternatehole and pin arrangement on the top and bottom isarranged so that the shockpans interlock when thelaunchers are stacked. The cover is equipped with arubber seal ring that, when compressed by the lockingring assembly, forms a watertight closure over the endof the launcher.RF BarriersRF barriers consist of a molded, expanded,polystyrene bead base with an aluminum foil coatingcemented to the outer surface. RF barriers are used on2.75-inch pods to prevent the entry of electromagneticradiation into the rocket igniter circuit. Equallyimportant is the barrier on the aft end of the pod. Itprevents exposure of the igniter lead contact. TheLAU-61 and LAU-68 use the aft barrier only. Thebarriers remain installed for flight and are removed byimpact or blast when the rocket is fired.COMMON COMPONENTSRocket launcher packages have several componentsthat are common to all or most launcher packages. Anynotable differences are pointed out in the followingdiscussion.REVIEW NUMBER 4 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Q1. AND Q2.A1. The 2.75-inch airborne rocket is used as anair-to-groundweaponagainstmosttargets.A2. Aboard ship, weaponsdepartmentordnancemenassemblerocketcomponentsaccordingtotheship'sairandloadplans,anddeliverthemtothesquadronordnancemenwholoadthemontotheaircraft.2-22
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