Thursday, December 04, 2008

Spectra

IOC: 2002

Origin
France

Contractor/s
Thales

Applications
Rafale B
Rafale C
Rafale M

Description: The Spectra is an integrated electronic warfare system designed to provide the Rafale multi-role fighter with a tactical advantage in every situation. It offers high sensitivity detection and multiple threat capability through multi-spectral sensors. Identification, location, jamming, and decoys launch is also provided by the Spectra system against electromagnetic, infrared and laser threats.

The Spectra electronic warfare system covers air-to-air and air-to-surface mission profiles providing unprecedented situational awareness within the French Air Force aircraft. It is a major contributor to the Rafale's low-observability concept and achieved operational capability onboard the French Navy Rafale M in 2002.

News
Thales Awarded Contracts for Rafale-related Support and Development Services

Rafale F1 Cleared for Operational Service

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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