between the weapons rail and the missile. The
mechanical components of the launcher consist of a
gas-operated, hook-opening linkage and two ejectors, a
ground safety lock and positive launch pin, coolant, and
electrical umbilical. The launcher can also be installed
on the wing-mounted, multipurpose pylon by using an
LAU-93/A adapter.
ADU-299/E MISSILE LAUNCHER ADAPTER
The ADU-299/E missile launcher adapter (fig.
3-27) is used to adapt the LAU-7 missile launcher,
providing Sidewinder missile capabilities. Mechanical
attachment of the adapter to the ejector rack is provided
by two suspension lugs on 30-inch centers. Mechanical
attachment of the adapter to the LAU-7 launcher is
provided by two swivel nuts positioned on 30-inch
centers to mate with the launcher bolts. When the
launcher and adapters are electrically connected and
mechanically mated, an adapter harness from the wing
pylon to the aft end of the adapter supplies electrical
power.
LAU-127 GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHER
The LAU-127 guided missile launcher (fig. 3-28) is
designed to carry and launch the AIM-120 series
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Figure 3-28.—LAU-127 guided missile launcher.
