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.
REVIEW NUMBER 2 ANSWERS
A1.
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.
A2.
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.
A3.
The major difference between the A/A47U-3A
and
A/A47U-4
tow
target
reeling
machine-launcher systems is their weight and
size.
A4.
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.
A5.
Cables are frequently inspected because
continual use reduces its strength.
A6.
The Mk 8 target release ring is made of
case-hardened steel alloy.
A7.
The Klein "Chicago" grip provides a means of
transferring the target drag load from the reel
to a structural member of the towing aircraft.
A8.
The maximum load that can be applied to the
Klein "Chicago" grip is 15,000 pounds.
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. Any one of four conditions activates
the destruct system:
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
8-8
Figure 8-9.BQM-74C/E target drone.