Surrogate Missiles
Surrogate Missiles
BlueHalo is the lead developer of the Missile Airframe Simulation Testbed – MANPADS (MAST-M) for the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM). MAST-M is a surrogate missile system used for the test & evaluation of installed Aircraft Survivability Equipment.
BlueHalo’s Surrogate Missile Development
BlueHalo’s recoverable surrogate missile system, the Missile Airframe Simulation Testbed – MANPADS (MAST-M), is capable of engaging Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) while guaranteeing collision avoidance and missile recovery to ensure a cost-effective, non-destructive test and evaluation (T&E) of the ASE
More about BlueHalo’s Surrogate Missile Development
BlueHalo’s recoverable surrogate missile system, the Missile Airframe Simulation Testbed – MANPADS (MAST-M), is capable of engaging Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) while guaranteeing collision avoidance and missile recovery to ensure a cost-effective, non-destructive test and evaluation (T&E) of the ASE
Surrogate Missile System Features
- Low cost, recoverable, & reusable design for non-destructive ASE flight test
- Threat signature, trajectory, & velocity matching
- Real IRCM response & quick 4-hour turnaround between tests
- EO/IR sensor payloads, including seekers & radiometers
Avionics
- Compact 2.5” form factor
- Precision inertial navigation unit
- Programmable guidance & navigation
- Guardian collision avoidance
- On-board data collection and real-time telemetry
- Rechargeable batteries
Recovery
- Mid-body separation joint
- Parachute recovery
Solid Rocket Motor
- Real MANPADS motors (if available), or
- Custom surrogate motors that replicate MANPADS signatures, thrust, & timing
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