Why are decoy flares?
What are decoy flares?
Confusing missiles to avoid destruction
The decoy works by generating heat signature in excess of the launch vehicle's jet engine. It has a great eco to induce any incoming heat-seeking missile's homing system to lock onto flares signatures instead of aircraft, allowing it to explode at a safe distance and save the pilot's life. There are two main types of counterclaim fl - pyrophoric and pyrotechnic. The former is automatically activated by exposure to air and the latter precedes the fi ring by mechanical removal of a friction cap. Any type of flare structure is often designed to mimic the heat signature of a Counter C missile system or launch jet.