Description
Add a specialized piece of aircraft armament control history to your collection with this RS-2 Bomb Rack Selector Assembly, identified by Part Number 301058 and FSN 1095-488-2075. This is a military aircraft armament component tied to bomb rack selection and release-control equipment, making it a strong display and reference item for collectors of vintage aviation ordnance, aircraft bombing systems, and part-numbered military surplus components.
Historical documentation identifies the Bomb Rack Selector Model RS-2 as an aircraft armament-related selector unit, with an operation and service instruction document listed as T.O. No. 11B39-3-2-1, formerly T.O. No. 11-5-44, revised March 15, 1955, and associated with P. R. Mallory and Company.
Historical Significance
The RS-2 Bomb Rack Selector belongs to the analog aircraft armament era, when bomb release systems depended on mechanical and electrical selectors, control boxes, release circuits, bomb racks, and arming equipment. Before modern digital stores-management systems, equipment like this helped aircraft crews select or control ordnance release through dedicated aircraft armament hardware.
Aviation ordnance references list a Bomb Rack Selector, Type RS-2, including a 24-volt selector unit reference, placing the RS-2 within the aircraft bombing-accessory and bomb-rack equipment family.
That history gives this assembly strong collector value. It represents the cockpit-control and aircraft-armament side of ordnance delivery rather than the bomb rack or bomb itself.
The RS-2 Bomb Rack Selector Assembly
This RS-2 Bomb Rack Selector Assembly is best understood as an aircraft armament selector component. It is not a complete bomb rack, release mechanism, bomb, aircraft wiring system, or complete armament installation.
Known identification details include:
- Item: RS-2 Bomb Rack Selector Assembly
- Part Number: 301058
- FSN: 1095-488-2075
- Modern NSN Format Reference: 1095-00-488-2075
- Federal Supply Class: 1095 – Miscellaneous Weapons
- Associated Equipment Type: aircraft bomb rack / armament selector equipment
- Collector Category: aviation ordnance control component
- Included Item: selector assembly only, unless otherwise shown or stated
Public surplus indexing shows 1095-00-488-2075 as Control Box, Electrical, Armament System, which fits the general aircraft armament-control category. Buyers using this item for parts matching, restoration, or technical reference should verify part number, markings, and configuration against their own manual or aircraft documentation before purchase.
Why This Item Matters
The RS-2 Bomb Rack Selector Assembly helps tell the story of how aircraft crews controlled ordnance release before computerized stores-management systems. Bomb racks and release mechanisms are only part of the system. Selector assemblies and control boxes were also essential to how aircraft armament equipment was managed from the cockpit or crew station.
For collectors, this piece adds depth to an aviation ordnance display. It pairs well with bomb rack references, aircraft armament control boxes, bomb release handles, bomber cockpit equipment, World War II and early Cold War aircraft parts, and military aircraft restoration-reference collections.
About This Selector Assembly
This listing is for one RS-2 Bomb Rack Selector Assembly, identified by P/N 301058 and FSN 1095-488-2075.
This listing is for the selector assembly only unless otherwise stated. No complete bomb rack, bomb, explosive material, release mechanism, aircraft, wiring harness, mounting bracket, tools, manuals, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
This item is intended for collection, display, restoration reference, historical research, or military surplus parts study.
Ideal For
This selector assembly is a strong fit for:
- Aircraft armament collectors
- bomb rack and bomb release equipment displays
- vintage aviation ordnance collections
- bomber cockpit and control-box displays
- World War II and early Cold War aviation collections
- aircraft restoration-reference projects
- museum and archival aviation exhibits
Approx length 5", Approx width 6.5", Approx height 2.5", Approx weight 2lbs.
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