BOZ counter-measures pod explained

BOZ is a SAAB-manufactured under-wing radar-guided and heat-seeking (infrared homing) missile counter-measures pod. It can be equipped with chaff-dispensing, flares and electronic counter-measures and threat analysis capabilities. It has been fitted to the Panavia Tornado.^[1]

Components

The flares contained, to divert heat-seeking missiles, are 55mm No.4 Mk.2 Type1 flares, manufactured by the British company Chemring.^[2]

Variants

• Swedish version is called BOX-9 or KB (pod type B)^[3]
• German version is called BOZ-101 (for Tornado IDS and ECR)^[3]
• Italian version is called BOZ-102 (for Tornado IDS and ECR) and an enhanced version, the BOZ-102EC (Enhanced Capability)^[3]
• French version is called BOZ-103^[3]
• British version is called BOZ-107^[3]

See also

• Sky Shadow, radar countering, also carried by the Panavia Tornado

Notes and References

1. Web site: RAF uses radar decoys on Tornados in Bosnia. Flight Global.
2. Web site: Advanced flares. www.chemring.com.
3. Web site: Saab BOZ-100. www.loneflyer.com.