Description
This 2x1” Flare is used in aircraft countermeasures systems to combat advanced heat-seeking missiles employing spectral discrimination techniques. 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 countermeasures dispensing sets AN/ALE 40, 45 and 47 series, M130/M147, MBDA, Alkan, Terma, MES, Rokar, SAAB Avitronics and Vinten systems for example The flare offers improved performance, reliability, and safety by means of a safe sequencer to ensure the flare remains safe until pyrotechnically ejected from its outer case.
The DSTL 49 flare is a direct fit & form alternative to all other 2x1” flares and is suited to transport aircraft. As well as offering protection against advanced threats, it provides improved performance, reliability and safety by means of the Sequenced initiation device.
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