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Infrared guided munitions



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FM/BG-1840.V1.00 - Infrared guided munitions
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Definition

Infrared guided munitions are precision-guided weapons that track thermal signatures emitted by targets.

Primary Use
  • Precision attacks against vehicles.
  • Engagement of targets with sufficient thermal signatures.
Guidance Method
  • Passive Infrared seeker.
Common Variants
  • AGM-65D Maverick
  • Brimstone
  • Spike-ER
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