The 218 Mk3 Type 3 flare has a spectrally matched payload and is provided for use in aircraft countermeasures systems to combat advanced third generation IR heat-seeking missiles. An Impulse Cartridge is fitted during manufacture of the Flare and provides the means of ejecting the payload. The Flare can be housed in a multiple shot magazine as fitted to countermeasure dispensing sets AN/ALE 40,45,47 series, M130/ M147, MBDA, Terma, MES, Rokar, SAAB Avitronics and Thales systems, for example.
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