SWIM(2)

Question 1

What is the function of SWIM(2)?

Answer 1

SWIM(2) provided data routing between SMCS and weapons.

It provides weapon power management and the ability to casualty fire (SPFH only)

Question 2

What does SWIM(2) comprise of?

Answer 2

2 WICs for monitoring, control and firing of weapons

Question 3

What functions does SWIM(2) provided?

Answer 3

Data routing between SMCS/TWCS to weapons and weapon simulators, and interface to PVC

Data routing between Range Synchronisation and trial weapons for synchronising the timing circuits of the weapon to those in the tracking range

Monitoring and control of launch sequence interlocks for safe discharge

Routing ship supplies to the weapon as required and providing a 24V supply

Facilities to casualty launch SPFH

Question 4

Where does SWIM(2) get its power supply from?

Answer 4

SWIM starter

Question 5

What is the function of the STU?

Answer 5

Simulate SWIM(2) as if there was a SPFH/TLAM connected via the A Link