Advanced spectral flares against IR heat-seeking missiles
SPARCS-FLARES™ spectral flares protect aircraft against the most advanced air-to-air and surface-to-air heat-seeking missiles in the modern battlefield. The flares are used on a wide range of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.
SPARC-36 is a reliable and effective 36mm diameter advanced spectral decoy flare. The flare is suitable for Navy platforms adapted to round 36mm diameter countermeasures, such as those on the F-18.
Key Benefits
- Reliable and effective
- Minimal rise time
- Minimal color rise time
- High color ratio
- Obscureness (dark flare)
- Low luminance (night)
- Low smoke results (day)
Key Features
- Case dimensions: 36×´x148mm
- Weight: 0.41lb (188gr)
- Pellet: Spectral decoy composition
- Ejection squib: CCU-136
- Dispenser: AN/ALE-40/47
- Shelf life: 5 years
- Service life: 1 year
Platforms
Navy platforms adapted to round 36 mm diameter countermeasures
Packaging
- Classification – Flares, aerial
- Hazard class – 1.3G
- Un CODE – 0093
- Quantity – 64 units per plywood box
- Container dimensions – 17.8 x14.5×10.6 in (452x370x280 mm)
- Estimated gross weight – 44lb (20kg)