signals for the programmed payload ejection
sequences. It also generates control signals for single
ejection of payloads initiated manually. Manual
(single) dispensing is performed during a programmed
dispensing sequence without disrupting the program.
AN/ALE-37A COUNTERMEASURES CHAFF
DISPENSING SET
The AN/ALE-37A countermeasure chaff dis-
pensing set (fig. 10-23) is externally mounted on
aircraft IMER/ITER ejector racks that have 14-inch
suspensions. When mounted on the aircraft, the
AN/ALE-37A has various patterns of chaff, decoy
flares,
or
expendable
jammers.
Dispensing
is
dependent upon control settings and aircraft speed.
Several dispensing pods may be employed on a single
aircraft
to
provide
maximum
countermeasure
capabilities.
The dispensing set is of modular construction,
making maintenance easier and reducing turnaround
time. Each dispensing pod contains two lightweight
payload modules. Each payload module has a capacity
of 120 rounds, providing a total capacity of 240 rounds.
When empty, the pod weighs 180 pounds. When fully
loaded, the pod weighs approximately 277 pounds.
Component Description
The functional theory and a physical description of
individual dispensing set components are discussed in
the following paragraphs. As you read about the
components, look at figure 10-24. It shows their
location and identifies them by item number.
10-20
AIRCRAFT PYLON
AN/ALE-37/A
AOf1023
Figure 10-23.—AN/ALE-37A countermeasures chaff dispensing set.
