Description
The 118 Flare is used in aircraft countermeasure systems to combat heatseeking missiles. The impulse cartridge is fitted during manufacture of the flare and provides the means of ejecting the payload. The flare can be housed in a multiple shot magazine as fitted to countermeasure dispensing sets AN/ALE 40, 45 AND 47 series, M130/M147, MBDA, Terma, MES, Rokar, SAAB Avitronics and Thales systems for example.
The flare offers improved performance, reliability, and safety by way of a safe sequencer to ensure the flare remains safe until pyrotechnically ejected from its outer case.
The Flare is qualified to UK MOD requirements and is in service with NATO and numerous overseas air forces on a wide variety of Light Attack/Trainer and Transport Aircraft as well as Helicopters.
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