2.75-Inch FFAR and LSFFAR

The 2.75-inch airborne rocket (fig. 2-24) is an effective air-to-ground weapon against most targets. The FFAR is an air-to-air weapon. Fired in large numbers to produce a shotgun pattern, FFARs are carried and launched from 7- or 19-round launcher packages. These packages are described later in this chapter.

The LSFFAR is accurately and safely launched from low-speed aircraft and helicopters. Because of their spin feature, they cannot be ripple fired. LSFFARS are fired singly from 7- or 19-round launchers that have single-fire capability.

The 2.75-inch rockets are received through the supply system in three configurations as follows:

^1. Complete rounds in 7- or 19-tube launchers, or in wooden boxes

^2. Rocket motors in 7-tube launchers, and the fuze-warhead combination in separate shipping containers

^3. Separate components in authorized shipping containers

Squadron ordnancemen based ashore order and may assemble components for current operations. Aboard ship, weapons department ordnancemen assemble the components according to the ship's air and load plan. They deliver these assemblies to squadron ordnancemen for loading onto aircraft.

For detailed information, such as authorized assemblies, safety precautions, and restrictions, you should refer to Airborne Rockets, NAVAIR 11-85-5. You can find additional information in specific aircraft loading and tactical manuals.

SERVICE ROCKET ASSEMBLIES

Airborne rockets, consisting of fuzes, warheads, and motors, are combined and assembled in various

Figure 2-23.-Adapter booster BBU-15/B.

Figure 2-24.-2.75-inch FFAR/LSFFAR (typical configurations).

5.0-Inch FFAR

Like the 2.75-inch rocket, the 5.0-inch FFAR (fig. 2-25) can be assembled in various warhead and fuze combinations. The Mk 71 motor gives the additional advantage of one motor for all launch-speed applications.

The 5.0-inch rocket is carried and launched from multiple-round launchers. Because of their large size and weight, the number of rounds per launcher is reduced to four. The 5.0-inch rockets are received through the supply system in the following two configurations:

1. Rocket motors in a 4-round launcher and fuzes and warheads in separate shipping containers

NOTE: The Mk 191, Mk 193, and Model 113A fuzes are permanently installed in the warheads.

2. Separate components in separate shipping containers