M230

Question 1

What is the capacity of the ammo storage magazine?

Answer 1

1110 rounds (1200 total)

Question 2

Internal auxiliary fuel system incorporates 100 gal fuel & an ammo storage mag capable of holing _____ rounds and_____ in the AHS allowing approx _____ round capability?

Answer 2

242, 58, 300

Question 3

Ammo can be loaded through the side loader in bulk or ____ round strips?

Answer 3

11

Question 4

When ammo is loaded using the side loader there is approx _____ round space between the side loader and the fun?

Answer 4

40

Question 5

What color is the projectile on the M789 (HEDP) round?

Answer 5

Black with yellow, yellow meaning high explosive

Question 6

What color and function of the M848 Dummy?

Answer 6

Copper, used for functional checks

Question 7

What is the color and function of an M788?

Answer 7

Blue, for gunnery training

Question 8

What is the fragment radius of the M789?

Answer 8

4 meters

Question 9

What elevation will the gun stow at in the event of loss of hydraulic or electrical power?

Answer 9

+11

Question 10

Azimuth & elevation limits for gun?

Answer 10

AZ- 86
EL- inner: +9 outer +11
- -6.45

Question 11

With missiles on inboard launcher, the MP limits the gun to what azimuth on that side?

Answer 11

52 degrees

Question 12

With rockets selected and on inboard launcher, the MP limits the gun to what azimuth?

Answer 12

60*

Question 13

Max effective range of gun? M230

Answer 13

1500-1700

Question 14

What component drives the gun bolt assembly to the open bolt position after firing using dynamic braking?

Answer 14

Drive motor

Question 15

Maximum ballistics solution of M230?

Answer 15

4200m

Question 16

What is the cyclic rate of fire for the m230?

Answer 16

625+/- 25 rpm

Question 17

Gun duty cycle for m230?

Answer 17

6-50 round bursts w/ 5 sec between bursts with 10 min cooling

Question 18

Which processor provides constraints for performance and safety inhibits? Which can you bypass?

Answer 18

Mission processor

Question 19

Which component in the AWS system performs the functions of turret cueing control and serves as a MUX remote under MP control?

Answer 19

GSC(gun subsystem controller)

Question 20

In the PLT station, if CPG actions the gun, what will the PLT see and in what HAD field?

Answer 20

CGUN, weapon control

Question 21

Which crew station can contact the gun dynamic harmonization?

Answer 21

CPG

Question 22

CPG actions gun, will the PLT see the check per pattern in the arm/safe window?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

In fixed mode, what is the azimuth and elevation of the gun?

Answer 23

0* AZ
.87* EL

Question 24

How do you input proper round count if GUN Icon shows incorrect?

Answer 24

WPN UTIL- LOAD

Question 25

Can you confirm sight select on the WPN page?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

What will be displayed in the HAD weapon inhibit field during weapons training mode?

Answer 26

TRAINING

Question 27

When the weapon training mode is selected, the armament subsystem will adopt a simulated weapon inventory of ____ rounds for the 30mm

Answer 27

888

Question 28

In gun harmonization, to improved accuracy, the CPG places TADS on a target between what ranges?

Answer 28

50 - 1500m

Question 29

Laser pointed is used for target _____ and _____

Answer 29

Illuminating and pointing

Question 30

To distinguish one laser pointer from another using hi or low from another pointer, ____ can be selected

Answer 30

PULSE

Question 31

When the laser pointer boresight fail status window appears the crew member should repeat the steps. T/F?

Answer 31

True

Question 32

When the weapons trigger is activated the laser pointer is deactivated. Gun fire could be delayed by how much?

Answer 32

.75 seconds

Question 33

The sun burst symbolically is displayed to both crewmembers upon activation of the laser pointer. T/F

Answer 33

True

Question 34

What are the 4 types of ballistics that affect helicopter fired weapons?

Answer 34

Interior, exterior, aerial, terminal

Question 35

what is turret bending and will the MP compensate for it?

Answer 35

1. Airframe and gun turret experience flexure in response to sustained recoil 2. MP will compensate, 1st round none, 2nd round 70%, 3rd and all after 100%

Question 36

The gunner must compensate for lead angle in which sight? Why?

Answer 36

HMD MP does not provide TSE algorithm when HMD is sight selected.

Question 37

What is port-starboard effect?

Answer 37

Combination of trajectory shift and projectile drift

Question 38

Does firing from a hover require projectile jump?

Answer 38

No, except in relative winds

Question 39

How long is the gun inhibit after a missile or rocket launch?

Answer 39

2 sec

Question 40

What message will you see in had hen range or other engagement parameters exceed ballistics processing capabilities?

Answer 40

BAL LIMIT