AN/ALQ-144

Country of Origin: USA

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The AN/ALQ-144 is a wide-spectrum, infrared countermeasures (IRCM) system. It is designed to protect helicopters from heat-seeking missiles and can be mounted on the top or bottom of the aircraft.

It is an omni-directional system consisting of a cylindrical ceramic emitter surrounded by a modulation system to confuse incoming missiles. Together with the ALQ-147, the ALQ-144 is part of the "Hot Brick" IRCM system.

The ALQ-144 can also be configured to counter improved...

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