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XM-216 Dark Flare

A spectral infrared decoy cartridge designed to lure advanced heat-seeking missiles away from aircraft.

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XM 216 Dark Star flare

is a family name for so-called “dark flares” — spectral infrared decoy cartridges marketed as SPARC3/XM216 by that are designed to lure advanced heat-seeking missiles away from aircraft while producin...