Chapter 6

Question 1

What are the two types of weapons

Answer 1

Offensive system
Operational systems

Question 3

Name types of weapons systems

Answer 3

Unguided weapons
Guided weapons
Sighting and targeting systems
Surveillence & recon
Aircraft defensive

Question 4

What sighting and targeting systems are used on aircraft

Answer 4

Visual sighting
Thermal imaging
Tv
Infra red
Radar

Question 5

What does ISTAR stand for

Answer 5

Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisitions and reconnaissance

Question 6

What is tactics are used to reduce RCS

Answer 6

Exhaust pointed up to mix with down wash to reduce heat signature

Question 7

What systems do aircraft have as a warning systems for attack

Answer 7

Radiation warning receiver ( RWR)
missile approach warning system (MAWS)

Question 8

What are the three difference aircraft states

Answer 8

Initially armed
Finally armed
Combat armed

Question 9

What must be in placed when aircraft is armed

Answer 9

A sign/ notice displayed

Question 10

What are the forms of protection on aircraft

Answer 10

High power RF
IR transmitters
Chaff
Flares
Towed radar decous
Directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM)