hung weapons

hung weapons

Those weapons or stores on an aircraft that the pilot has attempted to drop or fire but could not because of a malfunction of the weapon, rack or launcher, or aircraft release and control system.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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This one indicates to waiters to bring on the next course." Near the ceiling hung weapons from the Mughal and British eras -- ferocious curved swords and deadly muskets.