BRU-61/A

Small Diameter Bomb Carriage System

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BRU-61/A
Small Diameter Bomb Carriage System

Combat proven
The BRU-61/A carriage system successfully employed in combat as part of the SDB weapon system on the F-15E Strike Eagles of the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron providing close air support for ground troops operating in Iraq starting in October 2006. The BRU-61/A carriage system is the first pneumatic Multi-Stores Carriage System to enter service with US aircraft and represents the latest design in pneumatic ejection systems.

Maximizing mission effectiveness

The BRU-61/A provides combat aircraft with the capacity to carry four Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) precision guided munitions on a single weapons station, significantly increasing the aircrafts weapons carriage capability per sortie. The BRU-61/A is capable of carrying and safely ejecting the SDB weapon at up to and including supersonic speeds from fighter, bomber or unmanned aircraft.

State of the art technology

The BRU-61/A utilizes pneumatic ejection technology which ejects the stores using compressed air as opposed to older systems which rely on pyrotechnic cartridges. This ensures a much safer system which also requires significantly less logistical support, maintenance and repair than legacy systems and as a result the total cost of ownership is significantly reduced.

Key Features
Improved weapons load out On board stores management function Facilitates in-flight planning UAI interface compliant Clean pneumatic ejection Low maintenance Low life cycle cost Improved store separation

BRU-61/A Pneumatic Carriage System Specifications

Payload Capacity Weight Dimensions 4 SDB Weapons 330 lb empty 1,460 lb loaded (145 kg) (664 kg)

143 x 14 x 14 (363 cm x 36 cm x 36 cm)

Platform Integration
Currently in service on F-15E with integration on going on F/A-22, F-35 and F-16. Readily integrated on to most platforms on either internal or external weapons stations such as B-1, B-2 and Unmanned Combat Air Systems.

Performance
EOS Velocity Up to 26 ft/s

BRU-61/A installed on F-15E

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