BRU-12 Bomb Rack
The BRU-12 Bomb Rack is used by the US Navy. The BRU-12/A bomb rack is a parent rack which may be mounted in the bomb bay of all models of the P-3 aircraft. It is similar in design and operation to the Aero 65A series bomb rack. The BRU-12 Bomb release unit is secured to the aircraft structure at the forward and aft ends of the frame assembly, which provides a firm mounting for all major components of the unit. A single wiring harness connects the aircraft wiring and all electrical components within the bomb release unit. BRU-12/A has two hooks, spaced 14 inches apart, for suspending and releasing a weapon/store, and holes at the forward and aft ends of the frame assembly for mounting it on the aircraft. Two solenoid-actuated arming units at the bottom of the release unit provide mechanical arming for the nose and tail of a weapon/store. These arming units are electrically actuated to arm a weapon/store as it is dropped. If the arming units are not electrically actuated, the weapon/store will drop unarmed.
Sources and Resources
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/bru-12.htm
Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Sunday, April 23, 2000 7:24:33 AM
