Rafale will be able to use MICA NG’s IR seeker as extra sensor

The IR-seeker that MBDA is developing for the MICA NG air-to-air missile can be integrated into the Rafale’s onboard system to work as an additional sensor, Aviation Week reports.

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Senior company officials told Tony Osborne that the new motor powering the weapon will boost its range by 30 percent while reducing time of flight. Having a double-pulse rocket motor allows the missile to switch on its second bust at anytime of the flight to deal with highly maneuvering targets.

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