LAU-147 – Missile launcher for the F-35 Lightning II. The pneumatic suspension and release capability found in the LAU-147 system is based on more than two decades of dedicated research and development in various component technologies.

> LAU-147/A > F-35 Lightning II > Launcher hooks mate with forward and center hangers of missile > Swaybraces integral with ejector piston providing store restraint and motion departure control > Self-adjusting, self-centering and load-limiting swaybrace system > Two stage ejectors with an eight-inch stroke

Jan 30, 2015 · Exelis says Lockheed Martin has ordered additional pneumatic bomb and missile carriage and release systems for F-35 aircraft. Exelis' LAU-147 missile launching system. Photo: Exelis.

Feb 1, 2015 · Exelis has been awarded a low rate initial production (LRIP) contract from Lockheed Martin to continue the supply of pneumatic carriage and release systems for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft.

Jun 25, 2023 · There are no internal rail launchers available for any F-35 variant. The LAU-147 ejector rack could only hold the AIM-120C/D right now or the Meteor in the near future.

Feb 23, 2023 · A year after a F-35C Lightning II suffered a ramp strike on the USS Carl Vinson, resulting in the loss of the aircraft and multiple sailors being injured, the findings of the investigation are...

BRU-67 & BRU-68 – Bomb Release Units for F-35 Lightning II. L3Harris' efforts have focused on developing, building and demonstrating all the essential elements of pneumatic suspension and release equipment systems. These elements include the bomb rack, the pneumatic energy source and control system logic.

L3Harris provides the F-35 with sophisticated avionics, pneumatic carriage and release systems, advanced sensors and antennas, encryption solutions and data processing technologies that make the aircraft more efficient, affordable and high-performing than ever.

Jan 30, 2015 · Additional pneumatic bomb racks and missile launcher systems for F-35 Lightning II fighters are to be produced by Exelis under a low-rate production contract. The award, the eighth LRIP order from F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin, is for Exelis' BRU-67, BRU-68 and LAU-147 systems.

Dec 16, 2022 · The BRU-68 ejector rack (BRU-67 for F-35B ) of the weapon stations 4 and 8 could be replaced for the LAU-147. This gives internally 4 x AIM-120C/D. Lockheed Martin works on their own Sidekick program.