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What are the two general classes of military explosives?
high explosives and low explosives
The primary methods for detecting a target are:
Radar(above water) and Sonar(below water)
How many cells does a launching module contain for the MK 41?
8
Cycle of Operations
1. Feeding
2. Chambering
3. Locking
4. Firing
5. Unlocking
6. Extracting
7. Ejecting
8. Cocking
60 MM weight
60 MM
Maximum rate of fire is
Sustained rate is
Cannon 14.15 lbs
SL-3 Complete 76.6 lbs
30 rounds per minute for four minutes.
20 rds per minute
Potassium and sodium nitrate are the Navy's classification of two types of what?
The Navy classifies black powder into two types (potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate)
What is the purpose of the MK 41 VLS system?
A multi-purpose launching system that can accept/load, stow, select, prepare for launch, and launch missiles to accommodate any ships fighting wars. The number of cells is determined by class of ship
Caliber M9?
Muzzle velocity M9?
Max effective range M9?
M9 single action trigger pull?
M9 double action trigger pull?
Number of rounds in M9 magazine?
Max range M9?
9x19mm (.354)
375 m/s
50 meters
4-6 lbs
9.9-16.1 lbs
15 rounds
1800 meters
what is the Magazine sprinkler systems pub?
NAVSEA S9522-AA-HBK-010
60mm Maximum effective range:
60 MM Ammunition:
3500m
High explosive
White phosphorus
llumination
Which of the following is a high explosive currently used by the Navy as fillers for gun projectiles?
The principal explosives are Composition A-3, RDX, and explosive D.
What 3 groups is the MK 41 VLS broken into?
Launch Control units
Launching Module
Strikedown Module
What is the PRP Valve?
Pneumatically released pilot valve. normally closed spring -loaded pilot valve that opens automatically to actuate the magazine sprinkler system in response to a pneumatic signal.
What are the main components of the PRP valve?
Operating mechanism
compensating vent
pilot valve
M240B Machine gun weight
M240B
Sustained rate of fire
Rapid rate of fire
Cyclic rate of fire
27.6 pounds
100rpm
200 rpm
650 rpm
What major equipment areas are in a complete weapon's system?
Detection/ Identification units
Direction Units
Delivery Units
Destruction Units
What are the 3 most common types of hydraulic fluid?
1) Petroleum based
2) Synthetic fire-resistant
3) Water based
A modern sprinkler system can wet down all bulkheads at a rate of _______ gallons per minute per square Ft, and can sprinkle the deck area at a rate of ______ gallons per minute per square ft.?
2 gallons, 4 gallons
what size are the orifice plates?
0.098 inches
what is used for air-launching the Mk 46/54 torpedo/REXTORP from fixed-wing aircraft?
Mk28 MOD 3 air stabilizer
What is the mission of the MK 38 machine gun (aka 25 mike-mike)?
To engage shore & surface targets in low and mid intensity environments at ranges within 2700 yards
The capabilities of a MK 45 include:
Modes:
Muzzle Velocity:
Maximum range:
Stowage:
Firing rate:
Mode: single or rapid fire
Muzzle velocity: 1500 fps (reduced charge) 2650 fps (service round)
Max Range: 26,000 yards
Stowage: 20 rounds
Firing Rate: 16-20 rds per min (rapid fire)
what is the purpose of orifice plates?
the primary purpose of the orifice plates is to prevent buildup of pressure in the control piping system as a result of leakage past a control system component.
the pilot valve is installed in a 3/8 inch line that connects the ______ to the __________.
fire main
sprinkler system hydraulic control system piping
what is a short-range, surface to air missile with a solid-propellant rocket motor and the ability to attack targets approaching, passing by, or going away (crossing target capability)
ESSM