AWS

Question 1

When conducting AWS Harmonization, the target should be located _____ to _____ meters in front of the aircraft.

Answer 1

500 to 1500 meters (AWS SH D-51)

Question 2

What is the capacity of the 30mm ammo handling system?

Answer 2

1200 rounds max (AWS SH D-4)

Question 3

What are the 30mm Gun turret azimuth and elevation limits (opposite crew member not action weapon) on the ground?

Answer 3

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)

Question 4

What is the gun duty cycle?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

What is the “WARNING” associated with failure of adherence to the 30mm Gun Duty Cycle?

Answer 5

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)