Advanced Airborne Expendable Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) (Navy)
Abstract
This project will demonstrate an increase in the ability of Navy and Marine Corp aircraft to defeat advanced infrared man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) with pyrotechnic decoys. The primary outputs and efficiencies to be demonstrated in the FCT are: (1) demonstrate at least a ten percent increase in effectiveness against the classified listing of tier three missiles from the Advanced Strategic Tactical Expendables (ASTE) program or an optimized dispense pattern which uses fewer decoy flares in combination; (2) the flare must demonstrate 95 percent reliability at a 90 percent confidence level when used in combination with the BBU-35 impulse cartridge; (3) additional benefit will likely be a reduction in the types of expendable countermeasures maintained in the inventory; and (4) avoid RDT&E costs estimated at $9.250 million. This is a Navy-led project for the KC-130J aircraft; however, the Air Force Air National Guard has also committed to participate in evaluation testing using the F-16 and A-10 aircraft.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 301dd077ce2e7631ba4c6a35e3b0ccfc