BRU-12/A

The BRU-12 Ejector Rack is used by the US Navy. The BRU-12/A rack is a parent rack which may be mounted in the bomb bay of all models of the P-3 Orion aircraft. It is similar in design and operation to the Aero-65/A series bomb rack.

Stores utilized with the BRU-12 include munitions, missile systems, torpedoes and sonobuoys.

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.