Thursday, December 04, 2008

BO2D

IOC: 2000

Origin
Sweden

Contractor/s
Saab

Description: The BO2D is a towed decoy for fighter aircraft protection against active and semi-active RF guided missiles even in supersonic flight conditions. It is a broad-band repeater pyrotechnically ejected from a chaff/flare dispenser powered by its built-in battery and able to communicate with the aircraft through the tow line. The BO2D RF transmission can be switched on/off with different modes available according to the threat nature. After use the tow-line is cut.

The BO2D is housed in standard 55mm dispenser magazines and covers the H, I, and J bands.

Specifications
Weights: Max Weight 2 kg (4.4 lb)

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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