Questions and Answers
What does the Stinger Air to Air missile system provide the AH-64E?
An offensive and defensive air to air capability.
What types of missiles are included in the Stinger Air to Air subsystem?
The Stinger missile is a ________ seeking, fire-and-forget weapon.
Infrared/Ultraviolet
The missile's infrared detector is not sensitive due to cooling.
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What two conditions must be activated for the Stinger missile to acquire a target?
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What does the Stinger missile contain for target detection?
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What are the two operating ranges of the detectors in the Stinger missile?
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The Stinger missile's capability is purely dependent on picking up engine heat.
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Study Notes
Stinger Air to Air (ATA) Missile System Overview
- The Stinger ATA missile system is integrated with up to two MIL-STD-1760 ATA launchers, launcher adapters, and Stinger Reprogrammable Micro-Processor (RMP) or RMP Block 1 missiles.
- RMP Block 1 features a roll frequency sensor, enhanced computer processor, improved memory, and a small battery.
- Provides AH-64E helicopters with offensive and defensive air-to-air capabilities.
Missile Characteristics
- The Stinger missile is a lightweight, reprogrammable, fire-and-forget weapon.
- Employs passive infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) homing for target tracking.
- IR is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, just below visible light, and all substances emit IR energy based on temperature.
Target Acquisition and Tracking
- The missile detects IR energy from the target, which is focused onto an optical infrared detector.
- The detector is cooled for enhanced sensitivity and accuracy.
- Acquisition of target is confirmed through aural and visual indicators to the crew once IR energy is localized.
Dual Wavelength Detection
- The Stinger missile utilizes a dual wavelength detector assembly for target identification.
- Contains an IR detector for sensing hot exhaust gases from aircraft engines.
- The UV detector identifies radiation emitted from the aircraft’s surface, enhancing targeting accuracy.
- This dual capability allows for effective engagement regardless of aircraft orientation, not solely dependent on rear engine heat detection.
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Explore the Stinger Air-to-Air Missile System, focusing on the components of the Wing Tip Pylon, missile types, and launcher subassemblies. This quiz covers the function and operation of each part within the ATA subsystem to provide a comprehensive understanding of the system's workings.
