How are missiles and other such stores attached to the pylons on fighter jets

Question

How are missiles and other such stores attached to the pylons on fighter jets

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Answer 1

Mechanical connections that are severed by either a retracting bolt or explosives. It’s as simple as that.

Answer 2

Missiles have [tabs](https://imgur.com/OlvegOm) that slide into the [launch rail](https://imgur.com/KiUhrY3). Bombs have [“loops”](https://imgur.com/ypn9una) where a hook on the pylon fits into. Generally the stores are attached via explosive bolts that can be detonated electronically to detach the store.