SUPERSONIC MULTIPLE BOMB RACK.
Abstract
A Supersonic Multiple Bomb Rack (SMBR) was developed to be carried externally on any station of the F-105, F-4C, and F-111 aircraft. Basic arrangement of the SMBR is similar to current Multiple Ejector Racks (MER) with a capability of carrying up to six stores in the 750 pound class. However, the SMBR utilizes six of the low aerodynamic drag ejector units (LODE 14A) instead of the higher drag ejector units of the current MER series racks. A considerable aerodynamic drag reduction was obtained with the 'T' lug design of the LODE 14A which eliminates sway-brace arms and screw-type adjustable pads. Both the detailed stress analysis and the qualification tests verified the increased strength and rigidity of the SMBR. In the test demonstrating the compatibility of the 'T' lug design to conventional stores, only the LAU 3/A required any modification of the eight stores tested, and this was modified easily at low cost. Laboratory store separation tests of the SMBR dual ejection system demonstrated a wide pitch control range and an approximate 50 percent increase in store velocity at the end of ejection. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0826602
Entities
People
- H. Robert Kietzman Jr.
- Robert L. Kyle
Organizations
- Douglas