BQM-34A/S TARGET SYSTEM

The BQM-34A/S target system (fig. 8-10) is a recoverable, jet-powered target with a service ceiling of

Figure 8-10.-BQM-3A/S target system. 8-9

50,000 feet and a maximum speed of 600 knots. Unlike the AQM-37C, this target requires extensive support equipment and preparation before launching.

BQM-34E/T MISSILE TARGET

The BQM-34E/T missile target is a remotely controlled supersonic, recoverable target capable of speeds up to Mach 1.7 and altitudes of up to near 60,000 feet. It is propelled by a Y-69 turbojet engine and is capable of performing preset maneuvers up to 5 G.

Mk 28 Mod 3

This target flare is used to provide an infrared source on the BQM-74C/E target during missile firings.

Mk 37 Mod 0

This target flare is used to provide an infrared source on the missile target to enhance survivability of the target during missile firings.

AIR-LAUNCHED DECOY

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify the purpose and use of the air-launched decoy.

Air-launched decoys are air-launched vehicles whose purpose is to minimize, nullify, or confuse enemy air defense systems.

The tactical air-launched decoy (TALD) (fig. 8-11) is a nonpowered, air-launched, aerodynamic vehicle. The TALD provides false imagery to defense acquisition systems by using chaff/electromagnetic and radar signature augmentation. There are three TALD vehicles: A/B37U-1(V)1, chaff vehicle; A/B37U-1(V)2, RF vehicle; and ADM-141 A, RF vehicle. TALD vehicles are loaded on multiple or triple ejector racks (IMER/ITER/BRU-41/BRU-42). The TALD (fig. 8-12) consists of a nose cone, left and right antenna/wing assemblies, an empennage, a vertical stabilizer, left and right stabilizer, a vertical fin, a flight computer, a pilot battery, and a main battery.

RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify the purpose and use of target logbooks, aerial target expenditure reports, and target performance reports.

Figure 8-11.-Typical tactical air-launched decoy (TALD). 8-10

Figure 8-12.-Typical tactical air-launched decoy (TALD) component locations.

Maintenance performed on targets is based on the concept that maintenance should be performed at the lowest maintenance level capable of performing the work, AU maintenance is performed in accordance with approved NAVAIRSYSCOM maintenance plans, maintenance instruction manuals, and maintenance requirements cards.

Organizational maintenance activities are responsible for maintaining target logbooks, target discrepancy books, target performance reports, and the Visual Information Display System/Maintenance Action Forms (VIDS/MAFs).