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Decks in this class (41)

History and development of weapons and ammunition
Name the 3 early methods of rifling,
When did cast iron barrels become...,
Who designed the first modern com...
7  cards
Ordnance
What are the 2 main parts of a gun,
What term is used to describe the...,
What are the 3 types of muzzle br...
9  cards
History of Explosives
What are the ingredients of greek...,
What was roger bacons importance ...,
When did smokeless powder come in...
10  cards
Delivery Systems
What are some of the influences c...,
The preferred method of stabilisa...,
What is the major advantage of ff...
7  cards
Carriage and Mounting
What is the difference between a ...,
A mounting may be,
Parts of the superstructure
14  cards
Basic requirements of Artillery
Requirements of artillery,
What is the desired result when u...,
Why do we carry less illumination...
8  cards
Requirements of Mortar
Definition of a mortar,
What are the main components of a...,
What are the 2 types of augmentin...
5  cards
2. High and Low Explosives
What is the definition of high ex...,
What is the abbreviation for comp...,
Is the dust or explosive residue ...
6  cards
2. Primary Explosives
What is asa compostion made of an...,
What are the 2 types of explosive...,
What are the 3 means of initiation
4  cards
2. Propellants
What is the main ingredient of a ...,
What are the advantages of a doub...,
Name some of the additives used i...
6  cards
2. Illuminating - Signal & Tracer Compositions
What is the role of illuminating ...,
What are the 2 purposes of dark i...,
What is the role of signal compos...
7  cards
2. Caps and Igniters
Caps ignitors detonators may be i...,
Cap compositions consist of what ...,
What are 2 types of initiators be...
3  cards
2.1.2
1 what is the definition of an ex...,
1 definition of deflagration,
1 definition of detonation
14  cards
2. High Explosive Additives
What is the purpose of additives ...,
List the 5 purposes for additives...,
How many and what types of desens...
5  cards
2.1.3
1 define an explosion,
1 types of explosion,
1 define a physical explosion
85  cards
2. Flame and Heat Producing Compositions
Define the term igniter compositions,
What are 2 distinctive groups inc...,
What 2 metals are most useful as ...
5  cards
2. Pyrotechnic Compositions
Define a pyrotechnic,
What are the 4 main categories of...,
What are the pyrotechnics groups
4  cards
2. Study guide
Pyrotechnic groups and types,
Definition of a primary explosive,
Two classes of initiators
35  cards
2.1.4
Name the types of natural fibres ...,
What are the 2 main types of plas...,
What are engineering plastics
110  cards
2.1.3(2)
Define explosion,
Define deflagration,
Define detonation
88  cards
5. Ballistics
What is ballistics,
Define internal ballisticsxx,
Goals objectives of internal ball...
57  cards
4. Cart and Propellants
Components of the breech loading ...,
Components of a quick firing syst...,
Types of ammunition for qf guns
49  cards
6. Fuzes
Define fuze,
Fuzes are classified according to,
Fuzes classified by function have...
40  cards
7. EO Markings
1 state the country of origin for...,
1 when naming ammunition what are...,
1 why use a nato stock number nsn...
70  cards
8. Design
1 definition of small arms saa,
Definition of calibre,
The complete round is made up of ...
78  cards
Detailed Study
How many pellets in the cart 12g ...,
What are the seven parts to the m...,
How does a 556mm round work
60  cards
DS - Mortar
What is the primary ignition cart...,
What is the candle power for 60mm...,
What is the candle power for 60mm...
45  cards
DS - Armour
At what time in flight will the s...,
Explain how the projectile of the...,
What is the weight and type of he...
56  cards
DS - RCL
What does sai mean,
At what distance will the sai arm...,
Why is the cart 84mm hedp ffv 502...
60  cards
Boneyard
The 25mm cartridge case consists of,
What is the name and details for ...
2  cards
DS Artillery
Projectile 155mm he m107 functioning,
Projectile 155mm he m1122tab data...,
Projectile 155mm he m1122 what ro...
62  cards
DS 30mm/2.75in
What does the abbreviation saphei...,
What is the fuze fitted to the ro...,
Label the fz bd mr3005cartridge 3...
25  cards
DS Mines&Grenades
Cart 40mm sound and flash,
Driving band imparts spin of what...,
Describe function of he hand gren...
38  cards
DS Dems Stores
F1 f2 dets composition of,
Det elect dem f2 composition of t...,
Resistance of the det elect dem f...
47  cards
DS Pyrotechnics
Signal kit personnel distress a p...,
Cs pellets respirator test kit b2...,
Dispenser oc streamactive ingredi...
40  cards
DS - GW Basic Bricks
Classifications of gw 4 2 xx,
Definitions of guided weaponsxx,
Name the basic bricks 7 xx
68  cards
DS Javelin
What does the javelin system cons...,
What are the six phases of operat...,
How long does the firer hold the ...
20  cards
DS - RBS 70
Rbs 70 missile components 6,
Rear end cap safety device
26  cards
DS - Hellfire II
The hellfire missile is made up o...,
Guidance section consists of what...,
Guidance section contains compone...
59  cards
GW
Javelin what are the components o...,
Javelin components of the ir seek...,
Cesaf controls the following even...
24  cards
LAD Theory
Where can disposal of eo by burni...,
What is the for burning saa and h...,
What is the special precaution wr...
47  cards

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