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A detailed overview of various guided munitions and missile systems used in military operations. It covers key components, functions, and specifications of different types of weapons, including jdams, cluster bombs, and agm missiles. The document also includes a series of questions and answers that test understanding of the material, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals interested in military technology and weaponry.
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Guidance System - answerdesigned to determine direction to target and pick an interception path Light Energy - answerWhat tracking energy includes laser and infrared? Electro Optical - TV - answerUses a camera to guide target Radar - answeruses radar reflected off of target for tracking GAINS - answerUses GPS satellites Active - answertracking where weapon sends out tracking energy Passive - answerTarget produces tracking energy Semi-active - answerOutside source produces tracking energy Control System - answerDoes actual steering for a PGM Open Loop - answerexpels fluid/gas after moving control surfaces Closed Loop - answerfluids or gas retained after moving control surfaces Proportional Navigation - answermovement of control surfaces is proportional to amount of flight path correlation required Armament System - answerDesigned to destroy or render target incapable of performing intended function Proximity - answertype pf detonation where PGM senses closeness of target Propulsion System - answerProvides thrust to propel the PGM to the target Igniter - answerIntiitates ot starts the burning of a rocket motor Missiles - answerWhat are PGMs with propulsion systems called?
Medium Thrust - answerNeutral burning action, gives rocket motor constant amount of thrust Dual Thrust - answer2 distinct levels of thrust, boost and sustained phase High Trust - answergreat velocity but sacrifices range or distance capabilities MAU-169 - answerWhat guidance section does the GBU-12 and GBU-10 use? WGU-39 - answerWhat guidance section does the GBU-24 use? GBU-12 - answerGBU with MK82 and airfoil MXU- GBU-10 - answeruses Mk84 or BLU109 and airfoil MXU- GBU-24 - answerUses Mk-84 or BLU-109, Airfoil BSU- ADG-769 - answerWhat adapter is used for the BLU-109 with the GBU-24? Wing Assembly - answerProvides the lift and stability for an airfoil group Forward Adapter - answermounts on nose of warhead, connection point for guidance section Spanner Bolt - answerSecures forward adapter to nose of warhead TTU-595E - answerUsed for field testing of the guidance section of laser guided bombs Laser Optic test Head - answer5 laser optics that provide simulated targets warheads - answerWhat is the main difference between separate JDAMS? Tail Assembly - answercontains all of the accessory electronics and hardware for guidance and control of the JDAM Guidance Control Unit (GCU) - answercontains mission computer, GPS, and controls all functions that guide the bomb Tail Actuated System (TAS) - answer4 fins in rear,3 that move. Includes GPS antenna on AFT Umbillical Connector - answerWhat is the electrical connecter between JDAM and the aircraft? Aerosurfaces/Strakes - answerProvides lift and maneuverability for a JDAM during flight
Wind Corrections Munitions Dispenser (WCMD) - answerupdated tail kit from desert storm for clusterbombs LSCC - answerWhat cuts a cluster bomb into 3 pieces to drop sub munitions? SUU-65 - answerWhat dispenser does the CBU-103 use? BLU-97 - answerWhat is the sub munition of the CBU-103? CBU-87 - answerWhat old cluster bomb was the CBU-103 converted from? SUU-64 - answerWhat dispenser does the CBU-104 use? BLU-91 anti tank and BLU-92 Personnel Mines - answerWhat are the submunitions used by the CBU-104? 2 minutes - answerHow long after ground impact do the mines in the CBU- detonate? CBU-89 - answerWhat former cluster bomb was the CBU-104 converted from? SUU-66 - answerWhat is the dispenser used for the CBU-105? BLU-108 - answerWhat submunition is used for the CBU-105? 4 each - answerHow many projectiles are in each BLU-108? CBU-97 - answerWhat old cluster bomb was the CBU-105 converted from? FZU-39 - answerwhat sensor is used on all cluster bombs (CBUs) and functions from 300-3000FT? GBU-39 - answerAccurate gains guided bomb that comes fulled assembled and weighs 270lbs 37lbs - answerWhat is the NEW of the GBU-39? penetrating blast frag - answerWhat kind of warhead does the GBU-39 have? Diamonback Wings - answerProvide life and stabilility while extending range of the GBU- GBU-53 - answerIR, Radar or laser missile capable of striking moving targets in all weather, All up round weighing 210lbs 23.6lbs - answerWhat is the NEW of the GBU-53?
Shapecharge/fragmentation - answerWhat type of warhead is on the GBU-53? 0 to 10 meters in 1 meter increments - answerWhat is the height of burst of the GBU- 53? 7 to 14 FT - answerWhat is the height of the burst for the GBU-39? BRU-61 Carriage System - answerBomb rack designed to carry up to 4 GBU bombs. Attaches to aircraft in place of a 2000lb bomb CNU-659 - answerContainer for GBU-39 during transportation and storage. Designed for one round CNU-714 - answerContainer that protects the GBU-53 during transportation and storage CNU-660 - answerDesigned for one round BRU 661 loaded or unloaded and is required to move an empty BRU AGM-88 HARM - answerHigh speed anti radar missile designed to seek and destroy enemy radar installations Passive Radar - answerWhat kind of guidance does the AGM-88 HARM use? AGM-88 HARM - answerWhich missile has a directed fragmentation warhead with 13,000 or 25,000 tungsten cubes? Dual Thrust - answerWhat kind of rocket motor does the AGM-88 have? CATM - answerTactival version of missile with inert warhead and inert rocket motor, used for pilot training DATM - answerNot airworthy, used to train loaders. All inert AGM-114 Hellfire - answerAGM used with RPAs such as the MQ-1 and MQ-9 Reaper High Thrust - answerWhat kind of rocket motor is on the AGM-114 Hellfire? cleaning - answerThere is no maitnence on the AGM-114 Hellfire other than what? AGM-158 - answerLow observable, long range AGM cruise missileAGM-158 - answerHas a 1000lb penetrating, blast and fragmentation warhead turbojet engine - answerWhat does the AGM-158 JASSM use for propulsion?
30m - answermissile power must not exceed how long is 2 and a half hours for the AGM- AN/DSM 129 - answerSimlulated targets for electro optical guided munitions. Powered by 110V or internal batteries SM-787/DSM - answerSImlulated targets for infrared guided munitions, including AGM- 165 D and G Collinator Assembly - answerWhat is attached to the front of the missile and projects the target picture for the guidance system AIM-9M Sidewinder - answerShort range. heat seaking supersonic missile with a high thrust rocket motor 5 - answerHow many major components does the AIM-9m have mated together by coupling rings? Passive IR - answerWhat kind of guidance does the AIM9M sidewinder use? TMU-72 - answerWhat is the pressure thank the the AIM-9M uses to keep the heat seeking missile cool? 5100 +-100 PSI - answerWhat is that air pressure of the TMU-72 for the argon or nitrogen? Target Detector - answerHas eight windows, 4 transmit and 4 receive. provides 360* of coverage Annular blast fragmentation - answerWhat kind of warhead does the AIM-9M have? Safe/Arm Selector - answerWhat is uses to mechanically safe the rocket motor of the AIM-9M? Contact Buttons - answerWhat is located on the forward hanger of the AIM-9M and initiates the rocket motor? TS-4044 GCS Test Set - answerWhat is the test set used for the AIM-9M GCS? Target Drive Mechanism - answerWhat moves the IR target simulator from side to side in the TS-4044 GCS Test Set? Torque Measurement Assembly - answerWhat mounts in the place of fins and measures movement of the control system when operation the TS-4044? GCU-30 recharging unit - answerRefills TMU-72 with nitrogen or argon
Fill Station - answerWhere in the GCU-30 that the TMU-72 is placed to be refilled Bleed - answerWhat position must the GCU-30 fill station valve be placed in before removing tank? AIM-9X Missile - answerNew short range heat missile with vast improvements over the AIM-9M ADU-891 - answerWhat adapter is used in conjuction with the CMBRE to test the AIM- missile family? Cryo-engine - answerWhat does the AIM-9X use to cool the sensor? annular blast with titanium rod - answerWhat kind of warhead is used on the AIM-9X? Wings - answerWhat is mounted on the guidance unit of the AIM-9X for stability? Umbilical Cable - answerConnects the guidance unit of the AIM-9X to the aircraft Mid-body umbilical - answerconnects the missile to AC launcher Fins - answerWhat is placed on the AFT of the AIM-9X to steer in flight? Jet Vane Control (JVC) - answerRedirects exhaust gasses of to improved steering capabilities on the AIM-9X AIM-120 - answerMedium range radar guided air to air missile. semi active/ active - answerwhat is the guidance of the AIM-120? Radome - answerWhat protects the anetenna group of the AIM-120? Dual Thrust - answerWhat kind of rocket motor is used on the AIM-120? Buffer Connector - answerWhat interfaces the AIM-120 with the aircraft launcher? Thermally Initiated Venting System (TIVS) - answerWhat prevents the rocket motor of an AIM-120 from becoming propulsive if accidently fired? Data Link - answerWhat is used to communicate with aircraft and relays missile status after launch on the AIM-120? Rear - answerWhere are the fins on the AIM-120 located? Wings - answerWhat is located on the mid body of the AIM-120 for stability?