AAR-54
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Intended to detect surface-to-air and air-to-air missile threats by their ultraviolet exhaust signature, the AN/AAR-54 is a missile launch warning receiver for aircraft.[1] While can be used on fixed-wing aircraft as well as helicopters and ground vehicles, its most common application is to special operations helicopters and low-flying transport aircraft such as the MC-130 COMBAT TALON.[2]
It is made by Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems.
It will warn the flight crew of the threat so they can take manual countermeasures, but also can link to:
- directional infrared countermeasures devices (DIRCM)
- AN/AAQ-24(V) NEMESIS (helicopter-oriented)
- large infrared countermeasures devices (LIRCM) (i.e., for wide-body and similar aircraft),[3]
- launchers for infrared and radar countermeasures such as the AN/ALE-47
Users
- Australia
- Germany
- Royal Netherlands Air Force
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- United States
- United States Special Operations Command
- United States Transportation Command
- The technology is being considered for civilian use by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as part of a counter-MANPADS protection system for airliners.
References
- ↑ Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, AN/AAR-54(V) Missile Warning System: Available Now for Transport, Fighter and Rotary Wing Aircraft
- ↑ AN/AAR-54 Passive Missile Approach Warning System, Globalsecurity
- ↑ Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM), Globalsecurity