Advanced Infrared (IR) Expendable Decoy (Air Force)
Abstract
Evaluate and qualify a small kinematic IR decoy that protects Air Force and Navy aircraft (C-130H, KC-130J, A-10, and F-16) against current generation IR-guided missiles that have the discriminatory capability to reject conventional non-kinematic flares. Following the successful completion of the demonstration the final steps necessary for the full qualification of the flare and the preparation of a technical data package for procurement will be completed. The lead service is Air Force. The primary outputs and efficiencies to be demonstrated are the protection of medium-signature aircraft against heat-seeking missiles that employ kinematic techniques to discriminate against conventional non-kinematic flares. This flare is much more compact than existing kinematic flare designs. This compact design will allow more decoys to be carried per mission. The decoy also takes advantage of new decoy design technology which provides for better performance in a compact shape when compared to existing decoys.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 212929f869ad5e398fe55961df00ec71