Thursday, December 04, 2008

Eclair-M

Total Production: 260

Origin
France

Contractor/s
MBDA

Description: The Eclair-M flare/chaff dispenser was designed to complement Mirage 2000's Spirale protection system leaving the external hardpoints free for weaponry. The Eclair-M is placed in the dragchute bay of the Mirage 2000.

The Eclair-M provides up to 48 additional flares (eventually chaff) to the Mirage 2000 aircraft. They are being produced for the French Air Force as well as other customers of the Mirage 2000 aircraft.

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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