Boeing demonstrates pneumatic bomb rack

Staff July 01, 1998
Boeing demonstrated a pneumatic bomb rack that it said provides a more affordable and effective alternative to current pyrotechnic bomb racks. The rack uses gas-driven pistons, but pure, dry air as its energy source instead of hot, erosive gases produced by explosive cartridges, Boeing said. The...

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