Description
The 118 Mk 4 Flare is used in aircraft countermeasures systems to combatheat-seeking missiles. The impulse cartridge (either PW11 or BBU35B) 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 and 47 series, M130/M147, Terma, Rokar, MES, ECDS, SAAB Avitronics, MBDA and Thales systems for example. The flare is a direct fit, form, and function replacement for the US M206 Flare and offers improved performance, reliability, and safety by way of a safe sequencer initiation device.
The Flare is approved and qualified by the UK MoD and Ordnance Board and is in service with the RAF and numerous overseas air forces on a wide variety of Light Attack/Trainer and Transport Aircraft as well as Helicopters.