Through replication of the aircraft signature in the mid-wave infrared BIRDIE perfectly
decoys modern surface-to-air missiles (SAM) and air-to-air missiles (AAM) with 2-colour
ratio discrimination.
The efficiency of BIRDIE is seeker tested and operationally proven.
Main features
-Aircraft-like signature with fast rise time and high radiant intensity
-Low visibility at daylight
-Proven efficiency against SAM/AAM with "Two colour" filtering
-Protection of any kind of aircraft, helicopters, transport aircraft and jets
-Effective in altitude from 0 to 40,000 feet
-Controlled separation also at high velocity
Technical data
Cartridge Qualified for GAF
1x1x8" and 2x1x8" form factor
fits dispenser systems such as the AN/ALE40/47, SAPHIR and MYRIAD (or any similar system)
Operational temperatures -54° C to +71° C
Ejection velocity > 25 m/sec
Rise time to 100 W/sr approx. 100 ms
Hazard classification UN0093, 1.3G
Weight approx. 320 g for 2x1" and approx. 150 g for 1x1"
Qualification to be accord. to MIL-STD 810
Standard packaging 60 pcs. 2x1" or 120 pcs. 1x1"
Product variants
- 118 BIRDIE (calibre 1x1x8")
- 218 BIRDIE (calibre 2x1x8")
Contact
Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
Branch Buck Fronau
Fronau 13, 83458 Schneizlreuth, Germany
Phone: +49 8651 703-0
Fax: +49 8651 703-70
info-wm-schutzpyro@rheinmetall-wm.com
© Rheinmetall AG, 16.08.2006