Denny Yen 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2006 In 2002, a shoulder-fired rocket attack was made against an Israeli charter aircraft taking off from Nairobi. The attackers used a "fire-and-forget" rocket. Nevertheless, the airliner unscathed and the passengers didn't even know about the deadliness of the attack until the captain announced it upon entering Israeli airspace. http://www.guardian.co.uk/kenya/story/0,,850385,00.html Following the attack, an airline pilots' association raised some serious concerns about it. http://www.capapilots.org/releases/041105.html Recently a TV documentary speculated that the success in countering the attack could have been due to a counter-measure device fitted under the plane's fuselage. The technology used is called DIRCM (Directed infrared countermeasures systems) and is still being used by US and British forces. The counter-measure device: This is how it works: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 Wow...this system is awesome! I bet all the american and israeli aircrafts were fitted with this gadget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H Azmal 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) Out of curiosity , is the capability as depicted in the movie Air Force One similar to this? Edited May 21, 2006 by H Azmal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) Out of curiosity , is the capability as depicted in the movie Air Force One similar to this? Not sure about this,but one thing for sure,maybe it's fitted on Air Force One! Perhaps the Malaysian Air Force One also fitted with this gadget? Edited May 21, 2006 by Tamizi TS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denny Yen 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 Out of curiosity , is the capability as depicted in the movie Air Force One similar to this? The type of counter-measure shown in the movie uses flares. The DIRCM system is similar to the hi-energy laser used on USAF's flying airborne laser platform. Its like a minituarized version of the platform. It was originally used on a converted 742 (E-3) during Ronald Reagan's presidency term dubbed as "SDI Star Wars". The USAF is now testing an improved version on a 744. http://news.com.com/Are+laser+weapons+read...08-6059967.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 Yeah, next time fly higher! If this thing install in US aircraft, I'pretty darn sure the fare will increase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted May 22, 2006 Yup, and they're going to add that to "terrorism and security charges"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 22, 2006 When you make people hate you, then you will have to live in fear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted May 22, 2006 When you make people hate you, then you will have to live in fear. I mean seriuosly, gotto agree with that, or someone point this to White House Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
