AN/AAR-60 (V) 2 MILDS F
Missile warner for fighter aircraftThe challenge
Armed forces have recognised the increasing threat to their tactical aircraft from anti-aircraft infrared guided missiles.
An estimate of 90% of aircraft losses in current and recent conflicts resulted from ground-based air defence systems using IR SAMs. Another estimate counts for more than 500.000 shoulder fired surface to air missiles fielded worldwide, not all under control of regular troops.
This threat is evident and imposes an undeniable danger to aircrew, aircraft and mission.
To counter the IR missile threat, armed forces need to introduce more sophisticated solutions. Advanced missile
warning systems and countermeasures against IR-guided missiles have become vital for survivability.
Our solution
To cope with the threat of anti-aircraft infrared guided missiles, HENSOLDT developed the Missile Launch Detection System AN/AAR-60, known as MILDS.
The AN/AAR-60 (V) 2 MILDS F is the solution adapted to the demanding requirements of fighter-type aircraft.
Its very low false alarm rate, fast detection/declaration, automatic countermeasure release and crew alert ensures improved situational awareness, the enhancement of mission capabilities and a safe return of the aircrew and aircraft.
Features and benefits
Features
- Passive, true-imaging sensor device up to six sensors
- Advanced signal processing
- Internal recording capability for post mission analysis
Benefits
- Precisley indicating the direction of missile arrival
- Maximum warning time
- Automatic release of countermeasures
- Easy installation due to extreme low weight and size
- No scheduled maintenance in line with a high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) ensures low life cycle costs
