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Item Name:
SONOBUOY
Definition:
A WATER BUOYANT ITEM DESIGNED TO INTERCEPT UNDERWATER SOUND WAVES FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF RETRANSMITTING THE RECEIVED SOUNDS IN SPACE VIA ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND/OR INTERCEPT ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF RETRANSMITTING THE INTELLIGENCE AS UNDERWATER SOUND WAVES. SEE ALSO BUOY, RADIO TRANSMITTING.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 96906 | MILITARY STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY MI |
Federal Supply Class
Title
UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT
Inclusions:
INCLUDES SONAR EQUIPMENT; UNDERWATER LISTENING EQUIPMENT; SONOBUOYS; SONOBUOY LAUNCHERS; FATHOMETERS; SOFAR EQUIPMENT.
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Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AKWB | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM ITEM TYPE NUMBER | AN/SSQ-53E |
| AKWC | ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE RELATIONSHIP | SELF-CONTAINED |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | DIRECTIONAL |
| AWJN | UNPACKAGED UNIT WEIGHT | 19.600 POUNDS |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | SONOBUOY HAS 99 SELECTABLE CHANNELS, W/HELO COMPATIBLE PARACHUTE AND G-3 LAUNCH ENVELOPE. (8) HOUR OPERATING LIFE AND OPERATING DEPTH OF (90/400/1000 FT.) CONTAINS (1) 9 VOLT ALKALINE BATTERY, CUSCN SEAWATER BATTERY, AND (1) COMPRESSED GAS CO2 BOTTLE. |