L3Harris Release Systems Product Catalog

RELEASE SYSTEMSPRODUCT CATALOG

PNEUMATIC PARENT WEAPONS EJECTOR RACKSNomenclature Platform(s)FeaturesEjection forcesourcePhysicaldimensions(L x H x W)WeightWeaponclassAircraft mounting hookspacing to weapon Pneumaticpressure 3,000 psi 24 x 5 x 2 in 19.6 lbs Up to1,000-lb class Bolt-in pylon14-inch spacing onhooks to weapons Settable pitch control for each piston BRU-71/A MQ-9Reaper Seven feet-per-second (FPS)end-of-stroke velocity(500-pound store) Piston stroke four inch Pneumatic in-flight lock Self-latching hooks Single stage piston Semi-automatic swaybraceintegral with eject pistonproviding store restraint Arming units Reversible in-flight lock BRU-67/A F-35Lightning II One centralized pitch control inpneumatic power module (PPM)with five pitch control settings Status provided via controllerarea network (CAN) bus Pneumaticallypowered with5,000-psi clean-air 34 x 13 x 4 inairborne compressorsystem 65 lbs 500 /1,000 lbs Internal carriage onshort take-off andvertical landing aircraft(STOVL) with 14-inchsuspension hooks Pneumaticallypowered with5,000-psi clean-air 37 x 13 x 4 inairborne compressorsystem 86 lbs 500 / 1,000 /2,000 lbs Internal carriageand external pylonswith 14- or 30-inchsuspension hooks Pneumaticpressure 5,000 psi 62 lbs 500 /1,000 lbs Bolt-in pylon14-inch spacing onhooks to weapons 91 lbs 500 / 1,000 /2,000 lbs Bolt-in pylon14- or 30-inchspacing on hooksto weapons 20 FPS end-of-stroke velocity(500-pound store) Piston stroke 6.9 inch Semi-automatic swaybrace integralwith eject piston providing store restraint Arming units Reversible in-flight lock BRU-68/A F-35Lightning II One centralized pitch control in PPMwith five pitch control settings Status provided via CAN bus 20 FPS end-of-stroke velocity(500-pound store) Piston stroke 6.9 inch BRU-75/A P-8APoseidon End-of-stroke velocity 19.8 – 7.1 FPS(500-lb store) depending on pitch setting Piston stroke 6.6 inch 30 x 4 x 4 in Two stage piston End-of-stroke velocity 21.8 – 7.4 FPS(500-pound store) depending onpitch setting BRU-76/A P-8APoseidon End-of-stroke velocity 16.9 – 7.1 FPS(1,000-pound store) depending onpitch setting Pneumaticpressure 5,000 psi 33 x 8 x 4 in Piston stroke 8.805 inch Two stage pistonBRU-71/ABRU-67/A & BRU-68/ABRU-75/A & BRU-76/A

SMART MULTIPLE CARRIAGE RACKSNomenclature Platform(s) BRU-78/A Unmannedaerial vehicle(UAV) Light attackFeatures Universal Armament Interface (UAI )Type 1 and 2 carriage system Can carry miniature munition storeinterface (MMSI) and MIL-STD-1760 storesEjection forcesourcePhysicaldimensions(L x H x W) Pneumatic pressure3,000 psiWeaponclassAircraft mounting hookspacing to weapon 61 x 7 x 33 in 88 lbs 250 - 500 lbs 14-inch lugsto parent rack 70 x 9 x 31 in 264 lbs 500 /1,000 lbs 70 x 8 x 29 in 210 lbs 500 /1,000 lbs Weapon - 14 inch 68 x 17 x 17 in 135 lbs 500 /1,000 lbs Aircraft - 30 inchWeight Incorporates two BRU-71/A ejector units MIL-STD-1760 Class II signals– Dual redundant MIL-STD-1553communications– Audio– 115 VAC, 3-phase– High bandwidth 1 (GPS) and 3– 28 VDC 1 (10 amps perstore available)– 28 VDC 2 BRU-57 F-16FightingFalcon Two BRU-46ejector units– Address lines Dual redundantpyrotechnic– Connector-mated status– Structure ground Aircraft - 30 inch Hot gas filtration– Release consent Weapon - 14 inch MIL-STD-1760 class IIto aircraft and weapons BRU-46/A ejector signals implemented– Dual cartridges– Store sensing– Arming units 115 VAC to 28 VDC power converterprovides clean 28 VDC power tocarried weapons Transparent to weapons MIL-STD-1760 Class II signals– 115 VAC, 3-Phase– High bandwidth 1 and 3– Low bandwidth– 28 VDC 1 (10 amps perstore available) BRU-55 F/A-18SuperHornet– 28 VDC 2 Two DAC4010ejector unitspyrotechnic– Address lines– Release consent Aircraft - 30 inch Hot gas filtration– Interlock MIL-STD-1760 class IIto aircraft and weapons DAC4010 ejection function– Cartridges– Store sensing– In-flight operable bomb releaselock (IFOBRL)– Nose and tail arming BRU-70 AV-8BHarrierBRU-78/A Three MAK77ejector unitspyrotechnic Three store UAI Type 1carriage systemBRU-57BRU-55 Weapon - 14 inchBRU-70

MISSILES AND SONOBUOY LAUNCHERSNomenclature Platform(s)Physicaldimensions(L x H x W)Ejection forcesourceFeaturesWeightWeaponclassAircraft mounting hookspacing to weapon 27 FPS end-of-stroke velocity Missile restraint throughout stroke LAU-142/A Optimized weight-to-performanceAMRAAMdesign minimizes deflectionVertical Eject F-22/A Raptor Hydraulic loading ground extend andLauncherretract time is three seconds(AVEL) Aircraft hydraulic power convertedto pneumatic energy for ejection Pneumaticusing aircrafthydraulic power 40 x 9 x 18 in 115 lbs AIM-120CAdvanced Internal carriage andMedium-Rangeejection of AIM-120Air-to-AirAMRAAMMissile(AMRAAM) Pneumatic using5,000-psi clean-airfrom airbornecompressor system 43 x 7 x 4 in AIM-120CAMRAAM Launcher hooks mate with forwardand center hangers of missile Swaybraces integral with ejectorpiston providing store restraint andmotion departure control Self-adjusting, self-centering andload-limiting swaybrace system LAU-147/A F-35Lightning II Two stage ejectors with aneight-inch stroke Umbilical connector compatible withAIM-120C connector 63 lbs Internal carriage andejection of AIM-120AMRAAM Reversible in-flight lock Status provided via CAN bus Nose down pitch rate not to exceed1 radian per second at end-of-stroke 25 FPS end-of-stroke velocity 37 Gs max acceleration and12,000-pound maximum ejection force Holds up to 10 sonobuoys Capable of launching a buoy everythree seconds Sonobuoy P-8ARotary LaunchPoseidonSystem (SRL) Reloadable in flight Can launch 40 buoys witha 5,000-psi charge Ejects A-size sonobuoys fromLAU-126/A container Pneumatic using2,000 – 5,000-psiclean-air fromairborne compressorsystem 33 x 60 x 33 in 270 lbs A-sizesonobuoys Potential forother sizes Base mountedto aircraft 32 – 46 FPS end-of-stroke velocity,depending on weight Holds and launches one sonobuoy Sonobuoy P-8ASingle LaunchPoseidonSystem (SSL)LAU-142/A Reloadable in flight Ejects A-size sonobuoys fromLAU-126/A container End-of-stroke velocity from 32 – 46 FPSvelocity, depending on weightLAU-147/A Pneumatic using2,000 – 5,000-psiclean-air fromairborne compressorsystem 28 x 29 x 12 in 37 lbsSONOBUOY ROTARY LAUNCHER A-sizesonobuoys Potential forother sizes Base mountedto aircraftSONOBUOY SINGLE LAUNCHER

PYROTECHNIC PARENT WEAPONS EJECTOR RACKSNomenclature Platform(s) BRU-46/A F-15EStrike Eagle F-22 Raptor BRU-47/A F-15EStrike Eagle F-22 Raptor BRU-56/A(modified) B-1B LancerPhysicaldimensions(L x H x W)WeightWeaponclassAircraft mounting hookspacing to weapon 28 x 6 x 2 in 40 lbs 1,000 lbs Bolt-in pylon14-inch spacing onhooks to weapons 36 x 7 x 3 in 86 lbs 2,000 lbs Bolt-in pylon14- or 30-inch spacingon hooks to weapons Dual redundantpyrotechnic 49 x 12 x 12 in 105 lbs(estimated) 500 / 1,000 /2,000 lbs Bolt to rotary launcher14- or 30-inch spacingon hooks to weaponsFeaturesEjection forcesourcePhysicaldimensions(L x H x W)WeightWeaponclassAircraft mounting hookspacing to weapon Electric actuated weapons releaserack that incorporates all currentand approved safety features anduser interface Gravity release 24 x 5 x 2 in 15 lbs 500 /1,000 lbs 14-inch lugsto parent rack Electric actuated weapons releaserack that incorporates all currentand approved safety features anduser interface Gravity release 33 x 8 x 4 in 65 lbs 500 / 1,000 / 14-inch lugs2,000 lbsto parent rackEjection forcesourcePhysicaldimensions(L x H x W)WeightWeaponclassFeaturesEjection forcesource Semi-automatic sway bracing Dual redundantpyrotechnic 20 FPS end-of-stroke velocity Hot gas filtration Dual redundantpyrotechnic Semi-automatic sway bracing 14.4 FPS end-of-stroke velocity Hot gas filtration Modified BRU-56/A currentlyunder developmentELECTRIC CARRIAGE RELEASE SYSTEMS (IN DEVELOPMENT)Nomenclature Platform(s) 14-inchElectric Rack Light attack Rotary wing Bomber Light attack 14- or 30-inch Rotary wingElectric Rack BomberSONOBUOY LAUNCHERS (IN DEVELOPMENT)Nomenclature Platform(s)FeaturesAircraft mounting hookspacing to weapon Externally ground-loaded individuallaunch station Holds and launches one sonobuoy ModularLaunch Tube(MLT) UAV Light attack Rotary wing Ejects A-size sonobuoys fromLAU-126/A container Functional as stand-alone launcher orconfigurable in multiples for integrationinto system-level solution Pneumatically 45-inchpowered withlength by1,000 – 5,000 psisix inchclean airdiameter 10 lbs A-sizesonobuoys Potential forother sizes Variable (external orinternal mounting) Features buoy sensor to ensurepositive carriage and launch Sonobuoy UAVDispenserSystem (SDS) Light attack Pylon-mounted, multi-stationpneumatic sonobuoy launcher basedaround multiple MLTs arranged in anexternal pod Ejects A-size sonobuoys fromLAU-126/A containers Pneumaticallypowered with1,000 – 5,000 psiclean air Variable Variable A-sizedepending ondepending onsonobuoysconfigurationconfiguration(e.g. number of(e.g. number of Potential forother sizesMLT stations)MLT stations) Mates to standard BRUwith 14/30-inch hooks Externally ground-loadedBRU-46/ABRU-47/ABRU-56/A14-INCH ELECTRIC RACKMODULAR LAUNCH TUBE14- OR 30-INCH ELECTRIC RACKSONOBUOY DISPENSER SYSTEM

CARRIAGE RELEASE SYSTEMS – UKNomenclature Platform(s)FeaturesEjection forcesourcePhysicaldimensions(L x H x W)WeightWeaponclassAircraft mounting hookspacing to weapon 50 lbsmaximum Single hook(100 lbs lug) Hook closed sensor In-flight lock Wasp Hornet Specialpurposeaircraft(SPA) Store diameters three to twelve inches Self-latching hook Spring-loaded sway bracingprovides positive separation Electro-mechanicalgravity release Hornet has internal electricalumbilical for weapon comms UAV Wasp Wasp6 x 4.5 x 1.5 in1.7 lbs Hornet Hornet8.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 in2.1 lbs Mating weapon mini hardback withlug and mission store interface (MSI) Self-latching hooks Gnat Stored energy actuator SPA UAV Soft ejection option Electro-mechanicalgravity release In-flight lock Soft eject 15 x 6 x 5 in Light and heavy duty versions Scorpion PneumaticMissile EjectLauncher(PMEL) ModularAdvancedLightweightSystem(MALTS)-2 Twin-stage telescopic pistons Multiple Semi-automatic crutchingstore carriers Settable pitch control for each piston SPA In-flight lock UAV High end of stroke velocity LD 150 lbsmaximum Heavy duty(HD) 11.1 lbs HD 415 lbsmaximum /- 2G roll 14-inch centers External-pneumatic(cold gas) eject 20 x 7 x 3.5 in 24 lbs 670 lbsmaximum 14-inch centers External-pneumatic(cold gas) eject 105 x 8 x 5 in 85 lbs 420 lbs STANAG 3842 Non-pyrotechnic missile eject launcher Carries and releases Meteor/AMRAAM Fast jet Twin-stage telescopic pistons Automatic snubbing In-flight lock Non-pyrotechnic practice bomb carrier Carries two and four practice bombs Accepts all NATO practice stores SPA Fast jet Self-latching hook No first-line servicing Electro-mechanicalsoft eject Adapter enables laser guidedtraining round (LGTR) carriage MALTS-4 Selectprecisioneffectsat range(SPEAR)carrier (3or 4 station) Light duty(LD) 6.2 lbs F-35B Typhoon Three- or four-station carriageand release system for the SPEARcapability air-to-ground missiles External pneumatic(cold gas) eject 23 FPS end-of-stroke velocity Two station Two station55 x 6.5 x 10 in39 lbs Two station25 lbs Four station Four station55 x 6.5 x 19 in71 lbs Four station25 lbs Three station81 x 15 x 25 in Four station126 x 9 x 17 in 260 lbs 500 lbs 14-inch centers 14-inch centersWASP / HORNETGNATSCORPIONPMELMALTSSPEAR