system uses the BRU-32, BRU-33, BRU-41, and
BRU-42 gas ejector bomb racks for suspension and
release of weapons. Normal release is provided in four
electrically controlled modes of operation. The system
consists of the A/G weapon release switch and weapon
control system's basic controls and components.
AN/AWW-4 Fuze Function Control System
The AN/AWW-4 fuze function control system
gives the aircraft the capability of using electric fuzes.
The system uses the Mk 39 bomb arming unit in the
BRU-32/A and BRU-33/A bomb racks. The Mk 39
bomb-arming unit denies all voltage to the weapon
until it has actually separated from the bomb rack.
Voltage is supplied by the PP-6419 power supply to the
bomb-arming unit through the aircraft wiring. There
are four voltages selected on the DDIs. When release is
initiated,
voltage
is
supplied
through
an
inter-
connecting cable to the weapon during the first few
inches of fall of the weapon. No voltage is supplied to
the bomb rack until the bomb release switch is pressed.
The system consists of the PP-6419 power supply and
the armament system's basic controls and components.
Rocket Firing System
The rocket firing system gives the aircraft the
capability to fire rockets.
The system uses the
BRU-32/A and BRU-33/A bomb racks for suspension
of the rocket launchers. When the bomb release switch
is pressed, voltage is supplied through aircraft wiring to
the vertical ejector rack (VER). Wiring within the VER
allows the rocket to fire. The system consists of the
armament system's basic controls and components.
Walleye Guided Weapon System
The Walleye guided weapon system gives the
aircraft the capability for release and guidance of a
Walleye weapon.
The system uses the BRU-32/A
bomb rack, bomb release system, and the AN/AWW-4
fuze function control system for fuzing.
Video is
supplied from the weapon through the aircraft wiring to
the DDIs. No voltage is supplied to the bomb rack until
the bomb release switch is pressed.
The system
consists of the CAGE/UNCAGE switch and the
armament system's basic controls and components. The
CAGE/UNCAGE switch is on the throttle. When the
switch is pressed, it cages/uncages the weapon
selected.
The AN/AWW-9B, AN/AWW-12A, and AN/
AWW-13 data link systems are used with the Mk 21 and
Mk 27 Walleye weapons and with the Walleye guided
weapon system. The data link systems provide control
and guidance to these weapons by using a data pod that
is externally mounted to the aircraft. The systems use
the BRU-32/A bomb rack. Video is supplied from the
weapons and pod to the DDIs through the aircraft
wiring. The systems consist of the armament system's
basic controls and components.
AGM-65 Maverick System
The AGM-65 Maverick system gives the aircraft
the capability to fire a Maverick missile. The system
uses the BRU-32/A bomb rack and the LAU-117/A
launcher for suspension and firing of the Maverick
missile.
AGM-84 Harpoon/SLAM/SLAM ER
The AGM-84 Harpoon/SLAM/SLAM ER system
gives the aircraft the capability to fire an AGM-84
missile. The system incorporates the BRU-32 bomb
rack for suspension.
AGM-88 HARM System
The AGM-88 HARM system gives an aircraft the
capability to fire a HARM missile.
The system
incorporates the BRU-32/A bomb rack and the
LAU-118/A launcher for suspension and firing.
Control of the missile is supplied through the armament
computer.
AGM-154 (JSOW)
The AGM-154 (JSOW) system gives the aircraft
the capability to fire an AGM-154 (JSOW). The system
incorporates the BRU-32 bomb rack for suspension.
AIM-7 Sparrow Fire Control System
The AIM-7 Sparrow fire control system gives the
aircraft the capability to fire an AIM-7 missile. The
system incorporates the LAU-116/A launcher for
fuselage stations and the BRU-32/A bomb rack with the
LAU-115C/A launcher on wing pylon stations for
suspension and firing.
Control of the missile is
supplied through the armament computer and the radar
system.
AIM-9 Sidewinder Fire Control System
The Sidewinder fire control system gives an
aircraft the capability for firing an AIM-9 missile. The
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