Flare Training IR Countermeasure No 218
Description
The 218 Flare is used in aircraft countermeasures systems to combat heat-seeking missiles. This variant has been designed to be a low cost option for training. The PW21 Impulse Cartridge is fitted during manufacture of the flare and provides the means of ejecting the payload. The payload gives a visual indication that a flare has been ejected, but with a reduced burn time.
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, MBDA, Terma, Rokar, MES, SAAB Avitronics and Thales systems for example. The flare is a direct fit, form, and function replacement for the US MJU 7A/B Flare and offers improved safety by way of a safe sequencer initiation device and advanced countermeasure technology.
The Pains Wessex flares are approved by the UK MoD and Ordnance Board and is in use with the RAF and numerous overseas airforces on a wide variety of Light Attack/Trainer and Transport Aircraft.
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