3. External Stores Selector Selects weapons on pylons.
SAFE – Disconnects electrical power to all firing/release
circuits.
BOMB – Connects electrical power to stores release
circuitry of selected pylon stations.
RIPL – Connects electrical power to stores release interval
circuitry of selected pylon stations.
RKT/DISP – Connects electrical power to selected pylon
rocket launcher or flare dispenser.
4. Armament Position Selector Switches Selects respective pylons and wingtip launchers.
OFF – Disconnects electrical power.
UP – Connects electrical power.
5. Trigger Fires guns.
6. Weapon Release Button Activates firing or release circuits for launching missiles and
rockets or releasing bombs.