«The F - 22 launched
decoy flares and used airbrakes while constantly maneuvering [near the Russian strike jets], imitating an air fight» before it was chased away, Konashenkov said.
The Swedish military on Tuesday confirmed he was talking about
decoy flares designed to divert incoming missiles.
When a military aircraft has been targeted with a heat - seeking missile, one of the evasion tactics is to fire
a decoy flare.
Not exact matches
It was heavily fortified with searchlights and anti-aircraft guns, and
decoy fires and marker
flares were deployed to confuse the RAF navigators.
Duck
Decoy comes in an assorted three pack of a duck, pheasant and goose, with eye - catching colorful patterns and embroidery for an added
flare.