This Type F-1 Fuze Arming Solenoid (28V) is an original U.S. military aircraft ordnance component engineered for precise control over bomb fuze arming circuits in mid-20th century tactical and strategic Aircraft. Part Numbers AF 33(600)-22109 and 5200-749830, this solenoid represents an integral link between aircraft electrical systems and onboard munitions—controlling the arming sequence of aerial bombs upon release.

Designed during the Cold War, the Type F-1 arming solenoid was typically employed on U.S. Air Force aircraft equipped with internal bomb bays or external pylon racks, such as the B-47 Stratojet, B-57 Canberra, and various tactical fighter-bombers of the 1950s–1970s era. When installed, the solenoid would receive an arming signal from the aircraft’s bomb release system, which initiated the fuze arming process after safe separation from the aircraft.

Operating at 28 volts DC, this solenoid type was part of a standardized suite of electro-mechanical safety and arming components that helped ensure precise timing and secure weapon deployment during combat operations. Its rugged construction and precision engineering met stringent U.S. military specifications for use in high-speed, high-altitude, and often turbulent aerial combat environments.

Product Specifications:

Condition: New Old Stock (NOS) with light surface rust
Voltage: 28V DC
Part Numbers: AF 33(600)-22109 / 5200-749830
Function: Aircraft bomb fuze arming solenoid
Application: Cold War-era U.S. Air Force bombers and fighter-bombers

Historical Significance:

Solenoids like the F-1 played a critical role in modernizing the arming mechanisms of aerial ordnance, helping usher in the era of safer, more reliable munitions deployment in the jet age. Their use across multiple U.S. aircraft platforms highlights their adaptability and engineering value in 20th-century aerial warfare.

Ideal For:

Restorers of Cold War-era U.S. Air Force aircraft
Collectors of vintage aviation ordnance components
Military museums and educational display curators
Technical study in fuze arming and release mechanisms

Approx length 3", Approx width 1.5", Approx height 1.5", Approx weight .4lbs.

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