ADU-511A/E Adjustable Weapons Adapter

The ADU-511A/E adapter (fig. 9-45) has adjustable chocks that can be configured for different diameter weapons. Designed to carry two stores side by side, the adapter may also be configured to carry single stores.

The ADU-511A/E adapter is used in support of the AIM-7, AIM-120, ARMAAM, AGM-88, and the AGM-65 missiles for transporting and loading operations.

Figure 9-45.-ADU-511A/E adjustable weapons adapter.

ADK-362/A/B/M32K-5(V) Multiple Weapon Adapter

The ADK-362/A/B/M32K-5(V) multiple weapon adapter (fig. 9-46) consists of a 10-inch support assembly, two 15-inch support assemblies, two weapon cradle adapter assemblies, two MER/TER (female) rails and two MER (male) rails. The A model added an F- 14 aircraft weapon rail capability. The B model modified the weapon cradle for cost reduction purposes. These assemblies and rails are used in various combinations on the MHK-128/M32K-5(V) munitions transporter. It can be fitted with a drawbar, which lets you use the transporter with any one of six munitions handling configurations. The ADK-384/M32K-5(V) space adapter provides an interface between the ADK-362 adapter and the Aero 21C weapon skid.

Various configurations of the ADK-362/A/B/ M32K-5(V) multiple weapon adapter can carry stores that have different lengths, diameters, and weights. The physical data are listed in table 9-3. The single-weapon configuration is used for hard-shell and soft-shell weapons up to 24 inches in diameter. The two-weapon configuration is for 13-inch to 14-inch diameter weapons. Its low-frame structure enables a two-weapon set to be positioned under the low wing stations of an aircraft. The three-weapon configuration is arranged in either a low-position or a high-position assembly. The low-position assembly holds weapons up to 10 3/4 inches in diameter. The high-position assembly is for weapons larger than 10 3/4 inches in diameter. The multiweapon configuration (fig. 9-47) can carry six weapons from 9 to 16 inches in diameter or four weapons from 9 to 18 3/4 inches in diameter.

ADU-400/E Weapon Skid Loading Lift Adapter

The ADU-400/E weapon skid loading lift adapter (fig. 9-48) consists of a hydraulically controlled steel lift

Figure 9-46.-ADK-362/A/B/M32K-5(V) multiple weapon adapter.

Table 9-3.-ADK-362/A/B Multiple Weapon Adapter Physical Data

Figure 9-48.-ADU-400/E weapon skid loading life adapter ^{mounted to an Aero 21C weapon skid.}

Figure 9-47.-Multiweapon configuration.

frame that supports a drilled steel tubular beam. The hydraulic system includes a fluid tank, hand lever, cylinder, and pressure gauge. There are extendable outriggers with height adjustment handles to provide stability when the adapter is mounted on the appropriate transporter.

The ADU-400/E adapter is mounted on the Aero 21C weapon skid. It is used with a variety of adapters to lift and position armament and maintenance devices on the aircraft. This adapter has an SWL of 2,500 pounds.

Aero 36A Bomb Truck Adapter

The Aero 36A bomb truck adapter (fig 9-49) consists of tie-rods, tubes, transverse screw, nut, brackets, protective sleeving, rollers and shafts, rocket brackets, baseplate, pins, cradle supports, and cradles for 14-inch, 22-inch, and 30-inch diameter stores. The cradles are adjustable horizontally, either left or right 8 1/4 inches from the center position.

The Aero 36A bomb truck adapter is used on the Aero 33D/E bomb truck or the Aero 21C weapon skid with the Aero 65A skid adapter. This allows you to center stores in the aircraft without moving the bomb truck or weapon skid. The Aero 36A has an SWL of 4,000 pounds.