What aircraft uses the LAU-128 rail launcher?

• A. F-18
• B. F-15
• C. F-22
• D. F-16

Answer: (B)

Missile launchers on fighter aircraft are specific to each aircraft type, providing the exact mounting, electrical interfaces, and release mechanisms for the missiles carried. The LAU-128 is one such launcher family used on certain platforms to mount air-to-air missiles on a aircraft’s stores stations. It supports configurations commonly associated with AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 variants, depending on the aircraft’s setup. The F-15 has been configured to use the LAU-128 on its wing stations, making it the correct match for this launcher. The other aircraft listed rely on different launcher families, so they aren’t paired with the LAU-128 in standard configurations. In maintenance terms, knowing the launcher type at a station guides the correct safety procedures, wiring checks, and the appropriate technical orders for arming and release.