AWS Flashcards
(21 cards)
When conducting AWS Harmonization, the target should be located _____ to _____ meters in front
of the aircraft.
500 to 1500 meters (AWS SH D-51)89
What is the capacity of the 30mm ammo handling system?
1200 rounds max (AWS SH D-4)
What are the 30mm Gun turret azimuth and elevation limits (opposite crew member not action
weapon) on the ground?
Azimuth
1) 86° left and right of aircraft centerline
Elevation
1) +9° within 10° left and right of aircraft centerline
2) +11° from 10° left and right of aircraft centerline to 86° left and right
Depression
1) -6.45° within 86° left and right of aircraft centerline (AWS SH D-16
What is the gun duty cycle?
The duty cycle is six 50-round bursts with 5 seconds between
bursts, followed by a 10-minute cooling period. Burst settings other than 50, the duty cycle
can be generalized to mean that no more than 300 rounds are fired within 60 seconds before
allowing the gun to cool for 10 minutes after which the cycle may be repeated.
If 300 or more rounds have been fired in the preceding ten minutes, and a stoppage occurs,
personnel must remain clear of the aircraft for 30 minutes. Aircraft crewmembers should
remain in the aircraft and continue positive gun control. (AWS SH D-23)
The M789 HEDP 30mm round is an _______________ , _______________ round, and will
penetrate of more than ________ (______________) of RHA at ___________.
High Explosive, Dual Purpose, 2 inches, Rolled Homogenous Armor, 2500m (AWS SH D-11)
What is the “WARNING” associated with failure of adherence to the 30mm Gun Duty Cycle?
Failure to adhere to the published gun duty cycle may result in a catastrophic failure, loss of
aircraft, injury or death. (-10, V4.1 pg 4-142)
The warning regarding 30mm stoppage states: If _____ or more rounds have been fired in the
preceding _____ minutes, and a stoppage occurs, personnel must remain clear of the aircraft for
____________. Crewmembers should ____________________________________.
300, ten minutes, 30 minutes, remain in the aircraft and continue positive gun control (-10 p4-
144)
The software range limit for the 30mm is?
4200 meters (AWS SH D-22)
The 30mm AWS is limited to _______ degrees with rockets actioned and ____ degrees on the side
of the next missile to be fired with missiles actioned when on the inboard pylon.
60, 52 (AWS SH D18-19)
In the event of a power loss the gun is spring driven to ____________ in elevation to prevent
_______ into the ground during landing.
+11 digging (AWS SH D-14)
In the event of an IHADSS failure with the gun selected and the HMD as the selected sight, the gun
will remain ______________________________, gun firing _____________. When the gun is deactioned, it will ______________.
LAST COMMAND position, INHIBITED, RETURN TO STOW
(-10 P 4-29 WARNING)
Will the AWS continue to follow the IHADSS LOS when operating in the NVS FIXED mode?
Yes (-
10 p 4-141)
Where will the AWS be positioned while in the fixed mode?
The Fixed (FXD) mode fixes the gun
to 0°azimuth and +0.87° elevation. (AWS SH D-37)
What is the elevation of the gun in the FIXED mode?
.87 (-10 p 4-141)
What is the Caution associated with the SQUAT ORIDE switch on the Load Maintenance Panel?
No
indication in cockpit if in AIR position (AWS SH d-30)
What 3 type of rounds can the 30mm accommodate?
M848, M788, M789 (AWS SH D-11)
What is the rate of fire for the 30 mm cannon?
625 +/- 25 (AWS SH D-22)
How many rounds will be displayed on the 30mm while in the training mode?
888 (AWS SH D-41)
Engagement at greater than _______________can be heard by the dismounted personnel before
the first round impacts.
2,000 meters (TC3-04.3 p12-28)
Max ammunition with 100 gallon fuel cell integrated storage magazine for approximately_______
rounds.
(300 SH D-5)
