What munition is loaded on the LAU-147 launcher?

What munition is loaded on the LAU-147 launcher?

• A. AIM-120
• B. AIM-9X
• C. AGM-65
• D. GBU-12

Answer: (A)

The launcher is designed to carry AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. LAU-147 is a two‑round air-to-air launcher whose mechanical and electrical interfaces are built for AMRAAMs, not for bombs or other missiles. The other options are different types of munitions with their own launchers: AIM-9X is a short-range infrared missile loaded on separate launchers, AGM-65 Maverick is an air-to-ground missile with a different launcher, and GBU-12 is a laser-guided bomb loaded on a bomb rack. So AIM-120 AMRAAM is the munition that LAU-147 loads.

The launcher is designed to carry AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. LAU-147 is a two‑round air-to-air launcher whose mechanical and electrical interfaces are built for AMRAAMs, not for bombs or other missiles. The other options are different types of munitions with their own launchers: AIM-9X is a short-range infrared missile loaded on separate launchers, AGM-65 Maverick is an air-to-ground missile with a different launcher, and GBU-12 is a laser-guided bomb loaded on a bomb rack. So AIM-120 AMRAAM is the munition that LAU-147 loads.