BOZ counter-measures pod
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BOZ is a SAAB-manufactured under-wing radar-guided and heat-seeking (infrared homing) missile counter-measures pod. It can be equipped with chaff-dispensing, flares and electronic counter-measures and threat analysis capabilities. It has been fitted to the Panavia Tornado.{{Cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/raf-uses-radar-decoys-on-tornados-in-bosnia/16450.article|title=RAF uses radar decoys on Tornados in Bosnia|website=Flight Global}}
Components
The flares contained, to divert heat-seeking missiles, are 55mm No.4 Mk.2 Type1 flares, manufactured by the British company Chemring.{{Cite web|url=https://www.chemring.com/what-we-do/countermeasures-and-energetics/advanced-flares|title=Advanced flares|website=www.chemring.com}}
Variants
- Swedish version is called BOX-9 or KB (pod type B){{Cite web|url=http://www.loneflyer.com/2015/08/30/saab-boz-100/|title=Saab BOZ-100|website=www.loneflyer.com}}
- German version is called BOZ-101 (for Tornado IDS and ECR)
- Italian version is called BOZ-102 (for Tornado IDS and ECR) and an enhanced version, the BOZ-102EC (Enhanced Capability)
- French version is called BOZ-103
- British version is called BOZ-107
See also
- Sky Shadow, radar countering, also carried by the Panavia Tornado
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.saab.com/products/countermeasure-dispensing-systems}}