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MUSIC®
MANPADS Protection Suite
Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop provides
advanced threat protection systems and EO
countermeasures for air platforms, based on
leading technology in the fields of IR sensors,
lasers, stabilized platforms and protection
techniques.
MUSIC® (Multi Spectral Infrared Countermeasure)
is an advanced DIRCM system that integrates
a number of technological components into
a compact, lightweight, highly reliable system.
It provides a turnkey solution for countering
surface-to-air heat-seeking missiles for both
helicopters and small to medium-size fixed-wing
aircraft. In the C-MUSIC™ configuration, the
system is suitable for large civilian/commercial
aircraft, military transports and tankers.
74 Aerospace z Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures
ELBIT SYSTEMS
ELECTRO-OPTICS - ELOP LTD.
P.O.Box 1165, Rehovot 7611101,Israel
Tel: 972-8-9386211
Fax: 972-8-9386237
E-mail: eo@elbitsystems.com
Web Site: www.elbitsystems.com/elop
MUSIC® comprises a small, highly dynamic
turret that uses innovative techniques to achieve
exceptionally high slew rates, enabling the system
to acquire and track a threatening missile rapidly
with high accuracy. This is coupled to a multi-
spectral fiber laser that enables the main part of
the laser to be located a few meters away from
the turret with the laser energy being transferred
between them through an optical fiber. This in turn
facilitates installation, especially on helicopters,
as the turret can be installed in the optimal position
for protecting the aircraft, while the electronics
and laser units can be installed where convenient.
The multi-spectral fiber laser outputs a number of
different wavelengths simultaneously in order to
jam a variety of missiles. In addition, utilization of
the fiber laser technology ensures higher system
reliability and availability, considerably reducing
maintenance costs.