PART V - ARMAMENT EQUIPMENT
is released. The rocket selector will not function unless
the rocket jettison switch (121) is OFF.
(iii) A rocket fusing switch (122) is on the armament panel
and has three positions, DELAY, OFF and INSTANT.
(iv) The rocket projector release control (48) on the cockpit
port wall is an intervalometer for releasing rockets in
sequence during automatic and manual release. A
numbered dial, visible through a window beside the
control knob indicates the next rocket to be fired. The
knob is used to return the dial to position "1" when all
rockets have been released, or is set for release of any
one particular rocket in the case of misfire. If a lower
rocket on a rail fails to fire, the upper one on the same
rail cannot be fired.
95. Rocket firing
(i) Before initial firing of rockets, make sure rocket pro-
jector release control is on position 1" to ensure release
of all rockets carried.
(ii) Set: Gun safety switch SIGHT CAMERA RADAR
release selector
Sight dimmer As required
control
Bomb/target wind ROCKET GUN
control
Sight selector ROCKET
function lever
Rocket setting lever To type of rocket to be used
Rocket selector SINGLE or AUTO
switch
Rocket fusing DELAY or INSTANT
switch
Rocket jettison OFF
switch
(iii) Press the electrical caging button before commencing
the dive. Begin tracking run, release caging button,
track target smoothly for five seconds, then fire rockets
by pressing the bomb/rocket release button on the
control column.
96. Chemical tank equipment
A chemical tank may be carried on each bomb rack.
Tank selection is provided by a switch (128) on the
armament panel, and discharge of chemicals is effected
by means of the bomb/rocket release button.
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