M6/M6T Airborne Small-Size Target

Mission

The M6/M6T airborne small-size target is designed to simulate an aerial target for heatseeking and radar-guided weapon systems.

The airborne target can be used to evaluate combat effectiveness of different air defence systems and air-to-air guided missiles, as well as to support training of air defence and air force personnel.

Trackingrange by radar, km Trackingrange by cine-theodolite (of the burning plume), km

up to 40

up to 35

Airdroppingaltitude, km

2.5 - 17 Plumeburning time near ground, min not less than 3 Plume luminous power at ground, candelas x 106 more than 2

Plumedescending rate, m/s Outer diameter, mm Total length, mm Flight weight, kg 4 - 15 280 1,167 98 Composition

• targetbody • parachute system • IR-emitting source • radar reflector

This decoy is airdropped from carrieraircraft. The air target is simulated during the M6/M6T descent on the parachute thanks to reflections of radars' electromagnetic energy and heat/light generation for heat-seeking missiles.

The M6/M6T small-size target can be detected and tracked in flight visually and with radars and cine-theodolites.