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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).
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.
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).
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.
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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