SH/HH-60F/H EAWS SPECIFIC

1. State the purpose of the following cartridge actuated devices/pyrotechnic/squibs:

a. Hoist:
Contains a CAD to sheer the cable in an emergency.

b. Cargo hook:
Contains a squib to disable the linkage and open the cargo hook in an emergency.

c. Fire bottles:
Contains a CAD to discharges the fire extinguishing agent through the lines

d. BRU-14/A:
M264: Contains a CAD to jettison torp. or aux. tank in the event of mechanical failure or emergency

M934:
Contains a CAD to jettison torp. or aux. tank in the event of mechanical failure or emergency

e. Chaff:
Contains CADs to release shower of metal pieces to confuse radar missiles.

f. Flare:
Contains CADs to release hot flares to confuse infrared (IR) missiles.

a. Attached to each pylon, one on the right side of helicopter, two on the left side.
b. Used to suspend carry torpedoes, fuel tanks, and missile launch rack.

a. Chaff:
Showers metal pieces to confuse missile radar.

b. Flare:
Attracts IR missiles because IR missiles are heat seekers.

c. Jammer:
Type of chaff.

d. AIRBOC:
Large chaff, provides coverage for ships deployed by helo—Sonobouy size.

a. Weight: 23 ¾ lbs.
b. Length: 44 7/8 inches.
c. Rate of fire: 550 rounds per minute.

a. War shot: Live explosive.
b. Exercise: Runs but do not explode, recoverable.
c. Rextorp: Does not run, recoverable.

Automatic weapon; needs to be mounted to A/C or tripod. Air cooled and pneumatic driven.