Infrared signature enhancement decoy
US5074216A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 1987 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41J2/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention generally relates to aircraft countermeasures and more particularly to an infrared decoy flare which operates in a substantially aerodynamic configuration and effectively shields aerodynamic cooling associated with its operation when ejected into the adjacent windstream of a tactical aircraft. The decoy provides an enhanced infrared signature to IR and heat-seeking threats to effectively decoy them away from the protected aircraft.
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