Wednesday, January 07, 2009

IRIS-400

IOC: 2009

Origin
France
Germany
United Kingdom

Contractor/s
MBDA

Applications
Airbus A400M

Description: The IRIS-400 is a programmable, staring array technology, passive Infrared (IR) missile warning system designed for integration on Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. IRIS-400 will be fully integrated to the A400M Defensive Aids Subsystem while providing long range full coverage 360 degree awareness against incoming missiles. It provides enough angular accuracy to meet Directed Infrared Countermeasures needs.

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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