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10 -- MULTIPLE CARRIAGE "SMART" BOMB RACK PRODUCTION PROGRAM POC Mr. Mack Kirkland, Contracting Officer, Major Scott Pigeon, Program Manager (850) 882-5780 Ext 2083 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The BRU-55 allows carriage of two smart weapons (up to 1000 lb class) on a single aircraft station. BRU-55 weapons currently consist of JSOW, 1000 lb JDAM, and WCMD. Future expansion is possible to other MIL-STD-1760 aircraft and weapons. The Air Force's BRU-55A/A consists of the BRU-33 strongback (GFE from the Navy), 2 x BRU-46 ejector units, and electronics (being developed under the EMD contract). The BRU-55 is 70" long, 26" wide, and weighs 240 pounds. Its aircraft interface is 30" lugs and single -- 1760 umbilical. Its weapons interface is 14" lugs and one -- 1760 umbilical each. PROGRAM STATUS: The BRU-55 program is currently in development under an EMD contract. Critical Design review took place on 18 Nov 97 with the initial qualification testing beginning in January 1998. The electronics being added to the rack allow the F-16 to address two 1,000 pound class smart weapons per station, doubling F-16 smart weapon capability. Minimal logistics footprint by using existing hardware with the new "Smarts". Air combat Command's maintenance philosophy will be contractor logistics supported. Flight testing begins in August 1998. The BRU-55 acquisition strategy is in development. Draft RFP is planned for release late FY 98 with subsequent award 31 Mar 99. The BRU-55 program has been designated as a total Small Business Set-aside. (0131)

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