Special Features:

The an/ssq-110a is an aircraft launched expendable device used to deliver (2) explosive payloads to the ocean surface and release them on command at two depths. Operates from the same command generator (asa-76) as an/ssq-62b/c. Selectable 99 channel, 0.5 watt vhf transmitter with a (6) hour life. Launched from the p-3 aircraft only. Item is 36.00 in. L and 4.88 in. In dia. Shipped 1 per lau-126/a slc 39.60 in. Lg. X 5.4 in. In dia. Weight 39.81 lbs. 36 lau-126/a slc per wood pallet, 36.0 in. X 36 in. X 46 in. For a total weight of 1538 lbs.

Properties:

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.