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Surrogate Missiles

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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