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Baracuda
Full name and designation:
Versions: unknown
Purpose: Lightweight self-defence ECM-pod.
First seen in the late 1980s, on French and Indian Air Force Mirage 2000s, Baracuda is apparently functioning in two bands, and usually carried on the port (left) outboard underwing pylon, frequently in conjunction with Phimat chaff&flare; dispenser (see bellow).
Barax
Full name and designation:
Versions: unknown
Purpose: light-weight pod
First seen in the early 1980s, the Barax covers two bands, and was in widespread service with the French Air Force by the end of decade, seen mounted on Mirage F.1CRs and F.1CTs, Mirage 2000s and Jaguar As.
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| French Air Force Mirage F.1CT seen carrying a Barax ECM pod on the port outboard underwing-pylon. (Photo: AdA)
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Caiman
Full name and designation: Thomson-CSF TMV-004 (CT51J) Caiman
Versions: unknown
Purpose: offensive, stand-off ECM-pod
First seen in the early 1980s, the Caiman system consists of two large pod(s), the weight and measures of which usually preclude the carrier-aircraft of carrying any other weapons but air-to-air missiles for self-protection. The Caiman is known to have been exported to Iraq, in the mid-1980s, and then saw operational use during the war in Chad. Since then it is known as highly powerful and efficient system. Seen carried on Mirage F.1EQ (Iraq) and Jaguar As (French Air Force).
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| French Air Force Jaguar A seen carrying the large Caiman ECM-pod under starboard inner underwing pylon. Note also the Phimat chaff&flare; dispenser on the outboard pylon. (Photo: AdA)
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Remora
Full name and designation: Thomson-CSF TMV-002 Remora
Versions: DB-3141 (low band) and DB-3163 (high band)
Purpose: defensive pod
Originally operated only in one band; the DB-series later developed into several smaller pods, some of which were exported to a number of countries, including Iraq (in 1984), and India (from mid-1980s). Latest known versions of Remora can operate in two bands. So far seen carried by Indian Air Force Mirage 2000Hs.
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| Indian Air Force Mirage 2000H seen carrying a Remora ECM pod on port outboard underwing pylon. (Photo: Bharat-Rakshak.com)
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Phimat
Full name and designation: Phimat
Versions: unknown
Purpose: chaff & flare dispenser
Phimat is in widespread service not only with French, but also a number of other air forces, including Ecuador, Egypt, India, and Oman. It is often seen carried by Mirage F.1s and Jaguars.
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