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Figure 2-16.—Typical launcher shipping and storage configuration
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5.0-INCH (SERIES) LAUNCHERS

assembly, and/or locking ring assembly. An alternate hole  and  pin  arrangement  on  the  top  and  bottom  is arranged  so  that  the  shockpans  interlock  when  the launchers  are  stacked.  The  cover  is  equipped  with  a rubber seal ring that, when compressed by the locking ring assembly, forms a watertight closure over the end of the launcher. RF/Thermal Barriers RF/Thermal barriers consist of a molded, expanded, polystyrene bead base with an aluminum foil coating  cemented  to  the  outer  surface.  RF/Thermal barriers are used on 2.75-inch pods to prevent the entry of   electromagnetic   radiation   into   the   rocket   igniter circuit. Equally important is the barrier on the aft end of the pod. It prevents exposure of the igniter lead contact. The LAU-61 and LAU-68 use the aft barrier only. The barriers remain installed for flight and are removed by impact or blast when the rocket is fired. COMMON COMPONENTS Rocket   launcher   packages   have   several   com- ponents   that   are   common   to   all   or   most   launcher packages.  Any  notable  differences  are  pointed  out  in the following discussion. REVIEW NUMBER 4 ANSWERS A1. The 2.75-inch airborne rocket is used as an air-to-ground weapon against most targets. A2. Aboard  ship,  weapons  department  ordnance- men  assemble  rocket  components  according to ships and load plans, and deliver them to the  squadron  ordnancemen  who  load  them onto the aircraft. Fairings Frangible   fairings   (fig.   2-17)   are   made   of   an impregnated  molded  fiber  designed  with  a  waffle-  or grenade-type structure that shatters readily upon rocket impact  or  from  a  blast.  The  fairings  fit  flush  with  the outside   surface   of   the   center   section   and   form   an aerodynamically   smooth   joint.   The   forward   fairing consists of a one-piece molded section that disintegrates on rocket impact. The tail fairing for the LAU-10  (series)  (fig.  2-17,  view  A)  is  molded  in  two sections (nose and base). The rocket blast shatters the nose portion. The base section remains on the launcher and acts as a choke or funnel to direct debris away from the   aircraft.   The   tail   fairings   for   the   LAU-61   and LAU-68 (series) are distinctively different in appearance  (fig.  2-17,  view  B).  They  are  made  of aluminum and are open on both ends. They function in the same manner as the base section of the tail fairing for the LAU-10 (series). Fairings  are  not  shipped  with  the  rocket  launcher packages.  They  must  be  ordered  separately  and  are received in sets packaged in cylindrical-shaped cardboard fairing containers (fig. 2-16). Fairings are not used in all applications. You should review  the  specific  aircraft  tactical  manual  for  any restrictions in their use. Breaker Switch A  breaker  switch  is  used  on  all  rocket  launchers. The  breaker  switch  is  a  safe-arm  device  that  prevents loaded rockets from firing. It is usually located on the top of the center section of the launcher between the aft end and the aft electrical receptacle. With the detent pin installed in the breaker switch, the  electrical  system  is  grounded  in  the  safe  position and   the   rockets   won't   fire.   The   detent   pin   has   a REMOVE  BEFORE  FLIGHT  red  streamer  attached. Pull  the  pin  immediately  before  the  aircraft  takes  off and install it immediately after the aircraft lands. Install  the  detent  pin  in  the  breaker  switch  before loading  the  launcher  with  rocket  motors.  Keep  detent pin   installed,   except   during   actual   flight,   until   the launcher is downloaded and/or verified as being empty. Mode Selector Switch The mode selector switch is used on all launchers. The   switch   is   located   in   the   aft   bulkhead   of   the launcher.   The   switch   permits   preflight   selection   of either    ripple    or    single    firing    of    the    rockets    by controlling the functioning of the pod intervalometer. Intervalometer The intervalometer for the LAU-10 (series) pods is located  in  the  forward  bulkhead  of  the  center  section and  in  the  aft  bulkhead  for  the  LAU-61  and  LAU-68 (series). Intervalometers, whether installed in 5.0-inch or 2.75-inch launchers, perform the same function. If the mode selector switch is in the SINGLE fire position,  the  intervalometer  fires  one  rocket  on  each firing pulse. If the mode selector switch in the 19-shot pod is in the SINGLE fire position, the intervalometer fires the rockets in pairs. If the mode selector switch is 2-16

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