Hobo wrote:
In article ,
(JT) wrote:


Rafael is developing an IR guided missile countermeasure system called
AIM-AIR. It basically uses sensors to track any IR guided missiles
fired at an aircraft and it uses lasers to then burn the guidance head
of the IR guided missile.


Does it actually burn or does it blind?

USAF actually shot down Sidewinders with an airborne laser in the 80's.
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/outdoor/od19.htm