Pylons

Pylons or hardpoints are essentially places on the aircraft, where droppable payloads(weapons, not cargo) are carried! these are specially calculated places, where the aircraft can take maximum load. Of course, the heavier loads are always on the inner hardpoints, while the lighter ones on the outer hardpoints! There are various types of hardpoints or pylons, as you will see ahead in the sub-sections of this page (On The left).