IR Flares for CMDS

The IR flare for CMDS is a 2" x 1" x 8" size cartridge, which produces an intense IR radiation in the desired waveband for more than 3.5s duration on initiation. The IR Flares are used to save the fighter and transport aircrafts from IR guided missiles (both surface to air and air to air threats). Once inducted, the IR flare for CMDS will be utilized for self-protection in hostile environment by the various aircrafts of Indian Air Force. The user trials for indigenous 2" x 1" x 8" IR flares have been completed successfully as per Air HQ Task directives for testing and evaluation of flares.