F-16 and F-15 fighters will be able to effectively defend themselves against even the most advanced missiles. The Italian company Leonardo conducted a successful test of its false radio electronic targets BriteCloud 218 on American F-16 fighters, reports "Warspot" with reference to the defenseworld.net portal
Testing electronic bait BriteCloud 218 passed on the F-16 fighter Danish Air Force. The aircraft’s defense systems discovered that it was located on the sight of a surface-to-air missile guidance system. After that, a false target was released from the aircraft, and the missile guidance system “switched” to the BriteCloud 218.
Computer image of a false BriteCloud 218 radio electronic target
Leonardo indicates that the BriteCloud 218 is the first false electronic target system that has been field tested. Due to its small size, the “lure” is compatible with standard launchers for false thermal targets and does not require modification of fighter systems. When separated from a BriteCloud aircraft, 218 begins to emit powerful radio signals, and the missile guidance systems are redirected to it. Considering that the F-16 fighter jets use the same type of launchers for false targets as the F-15, as well as a number of other aircraft, Leonardo hopes to receive a large volume of orders for the BriteCloud 218.
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