EDO MBM Technology Ltd has designed and manufactured a wide range of store carriage systems for several different end-users. EDO MBM are continuing development of innovative suspension systems and their related technologies for future requirements. Areas include single rack and multiple dispenser technologies, clean pyrotechnic, pneumatic and electromagnetic actuation systems and ultra light to heavy weight store carriage options. These areas are supported by a dedicated design team and extensive on-site facilities including full size pit drop and environmental / dynamic test systems.

	HDERU The HDERU is a 14/30” Ejector Release Unit that was developed specifically for the Panavia Tornado. It utilises the MACE (Minimum Area Crutchless Ejector) suspension system which eliminates swaybracing thereby reducing frontal area and drag. The HDERU is fitted to the centreline, shoulder and inboard wing pylons and can carry stores up to 5000lb in mass. The ERU utilises a standard over centre lock type and is operated by gas pressure from two pyrotechnic cartridges. The store is ejected via two independent pistons which can be throttled to provide pitch characteristics as necessary.
	ERU151 The 151 family of Ejector Release Units (ERU) are 14” bale lug systems which are capable of carrying 1100lb (500kg) stores. Several derivatives have designed and qualified for use in operational service. The whole system is based around a novel pyrotechnic/hydraulic ejection system, which provides a pitch stiff ejection that can be full adjusted without the use of specialised tooling. The ejection system provides extensive servicing benefits over normal pyrotechnic systems in that the 151 can be cleaned at first line and requires no further cleaning other than this local breech cleaning. The 151 is already utilised by several airforces and has been cleared for the rigours of a marinised environment.
	Smart Twin Store Carrier With the widespread introduction into service of smaller all-weather precision munitions, a STSC provides mission planners with the capability to optimise choice and delivery of munitions to suit a broader battle arena. EDO MBM is developing a Mil Std 1760 compliant carrier which will be capable of carrying a diverse range of ballistic and all-weather, precision stores in the 250 to 1000 lb range. A typical example is the UK's new precision guided bomb, Paveway IV. The "Gemini" Smart Twin Store Carrier was formally launched at 2004 Farnborough Air Show and is shown on the left carrying two PWIVs.
	Sabre Carriage System The Sabre Carriage System addresses the need for lightweight, small, low cost single & multiple-station stores carriage and release equipment. It is suitable for 500lbs class & below weapons and lightweight stores including ground sensors, miniature UAVs, etc. It is compatible with Mil-Std-1760 interfaces, including miniature munitions. Each station utilises a common, self-locking release module that simplifies loading and eliminates the need for cartridges and the associated time-consuming servicing cycle. First line operation and maintenance is achievable without specialist skills, tools or equipment, and second line servicing is required only annually. Currently available in a single or twin carriage configuration, but the high level of component commonality and modularity facilitates further variants to meet specific user applications.
	EMRU EDO MBM support an extensive range of EMRU designs for use on wide variety of aircraft types. EMRU’s provide high life cycle benefits due to their lack on consumables and annual servicing requirements. The carriage capability of the EMRU’s can be from 3 to 3000lb with extensive usage on subsonic aircraft and helicopters.

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