MIL-HDBK-244A 6 apr 90.pdf

MIL-HDBK-244A
1. SCOPE
1 .1 m. The handbook is intended to cover all
aspects of aircraft/weaponscompatibility: mechanical, electrical, structural,
aerodynamic, etc. Theseare dealt with individuallyas they relate to
various elements of the complete system. The material has been organized to
present design guidelines for the five general categories of weapon system
components: aircraft, suspension equipment, stores, stores management
equipment, and ground support equipment. This informationdeals with
compatibility of the components while the system is on the ground, in flight,
and during weapon delivery.
1.2 Successful airborne wea~on svstem. A successful airborne
weapon system is achieved by proper matching of all components. Integrating
the numerous components which make up a complete weapon system into one effective,
efficient, maintainable, and reliable operating unit will not produce
the desired compatibility unless each element is designed with proper
considerationof its relation to all other elements. The complexity of modern
airborne weapon systems and the interdependencybetween components make
the task of assuring compatibility difficult. Therefore, definitive guidelines
are needed to provide engineering direction forthe development of all
components. Because some major components are used in more than one weapon
system, there must be consistency, versatility and clarity in the guidelines
prepared for this:purpose. This handbook deals in detail with all individual
elements to present guidelines for the design integrationof totally compatible
systems.
1.3 Detailed enaineerina data. This handbook does not include
detailed engineering data necessary to design specific components of a compatible
system. Much of the published material useful in the design process
is available through government technical information services. However,
there are large quantities of additional technical data and design informs-
-tionlocated at various government laboratoriesand contractor facilities.
““”Thereis no intent to include that material here because of the large volume
of data involved. Direct contact with the responsible organizations may be
necessary if the design information is needed to apply the compatibility
guidelines presented in this handbook.
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