Previously Held AFSC/MOS 46250-Weapons Mechanic
2W1X1H-Aircraft Armament Systems F-111
8R000-Recruiter
2W1X1-Aircraft Armament Systems
2W1X1C-Aircraft Armament Systems A-10
1C3X1-Command Post Apprentice
Enjoying life now that I am retired. Gotta say though, I LOVED almost every day I served on Active Duty. Yes, even the ones where we were recalled at o-dark thirty, and had to sit in a Mobility line doing a bag-drag for hours and doing nothing else, only then to be told we were released to go home, or in some cases, to work. I miss it ALL!
I had the most FUN as a Weapons Loader, or Load Toad. But the most rewarding job was as a Command Post Controller. Recruiting? Forget it.
Other Comments:
1986-1994, B-61/TM-61A/MGM-1 Matador Missile
From Year 1986
To Year 1994
Personal Memories
Loaded the B-61 on numerous aircraft. Gotta love PRP!
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B-61/TM-61A/MGM-1 Matador Missile Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications (MGM-1C) General characteristics
* Length: 39 ft 7 in (12.1 m) * Diameter: 4 ft 6 in (1.2 m) * Wingspan: 28 ft 7 in (8.7 m) * Launch mass: 12,000 lb (5,400 kg)
Engine
* Booster: Aerojet General solid fuel rocket o Thrust: 52,000 lbf (240,000 kN) * Cruise: 1× Allison J33-A-37 turbojet o Thrust: 4,300lbf (20 kN)
Performance
* Cruise speed: Mach 0.9 (646 mph, 1,040 km/h) * Operating altitude: 43,000 ft (11,000 m)