Description
The Flare is provided for use in aircraft countermeasures systems to combat advanced third generation heat seeking missiles. An 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 countermeasures dispensing sets AN/ALE 40,45,47 series, M130/M147, Terma, Rokar, MES, SAAB Avitronics and Thales systems.
The Flare Countermeasure No.118 Mk.3 Type 8 is a direct fit, form, and function replacement for the US M206 Flare, but offers improved reliability and safety by way of a safe Sequencer initiation device.