Rail-launching munition release

A rack for launching a payload, the rack comprising:

• multiple rails that separately engage payload lugs received in respective rails of the multiple rails;
• a force actuator for launching the payload by accelerating the payload along the multiple rails, causing the payload lugs to separate from the respective rails;
• and
• at least one payload release shoe that is connected between one of the payload lugs and one of the multiple rails, wherein an inertia of the payload causes the payload lug to be released from the at least one payload release shoe,
• wherein the at least one payload release shoe includes a blocking piece and a hook that define a lug-retaining recess for the payload lug, the hook being hinged to the blocking piece for opening the lug-retaining recess to release the payload lug.