BRU-15/A

The BRU-15 was originally used by the U.S. Navy, then later adapted by the U.S. Air Force. The BRU-15/A parent rack is a modification of the BRU-14/A bomb rack. The BRU15/A bomb rack is used on the wing stations of the P-3B and P-3C
aircraft in conjunction with the aircraft wing store launcher assembly modified to launch a AGM-84 Harpoon missile and other authorized stores.

This bomb release unit provides suspension and release of conventional and nuclear weapon/stores of up to 2,000 pounds with 14-inch suspension [Aero 1A adapter assemblies may be attached to increase the bomb rack to 30-inch
suspension capability]. It connects to the aircraft special weapons release and
control system to provide cable-actuated manual release, auxiliary unlock, and mechanical arming of a weapon/store.

Linear Electro-mechanical Actuator consists of a spring-loaded plunger that is mechanically locked and electrically released, providing the force to initiate hook release. Mechanical arming of a weapon/store is accomplished through two electrically actuated arming solenoids, which are mounted in the frame assembly. The BRU-15 is capable of suspension and release of a weapon/store in either an armed or safe condition. A safety mechanism is provided to positively lock the release mechanism when a safety pin is installed.