Missile launcher decoy — long canister type
Long-canister launcher decoy on a multi-axle chassis, reproducing the proportions of a heavy transporter-erector launcher.
- Scale
- 1:1
- Material
- High-strength composite fabric with nano metallic coating
- Inflation
- Automatic, one-key inflation
- Deployment time
- 10–15 min
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Product details
A four-tube launcher decoy for heavy surface-to-air systems. The tapered tubes, blast plates and camouflage pattern are reproduced from photographs or drawings of the specific system, and the assembly can be supplied with a motorised elevation drive so the decoy can be shown moving between positions.
Missile launcher decoys reproduce both the transporter-erector vehicle and its loaded canisters, including tube spacing, elevation angle and camouflage pattern. Canister packs are supplied as separate units so that a single vehicle decoy can be reconfigured for a different missile type, and motorised elevation is available where a position has to be shown moving.
Key features
- Long canisters with red forward caps
- Multi-axle chassis reproduced
- Available in desert and green camouflage
Typical applications
Heavy launcher deception · decoy convoy · defence exhibition
Technical specifications
| Scale | 1:1 |
|---|---|
| Material | High-strength composite fabric with nano metallic coating |
| Inflation | Automatic, one-key inflation |
| Deployment time | 10–15 min |
| Operating crew | 3 |
| Options | Camouflage pattern to customer specification |
What is included
- Launcher hull with printed camouflage
- Thickened alloy frame and launcher arm
- Electric inflation blower
- Guy lines with ground anchors rated for Beaufort 8
- Repair patch kit and adhesive
- Transit and storage bag per section
- Operation and maintenance manual
Deployment
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Select the position
Match the ground and orientation the real launcher site would use, including access tracks and support vehicle spacing.
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Lay out the hull and frame
Unroll the hull and assemble the alloy frame on the marked outline.
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Inflate
Inflate to working pressure — 3 to 5 minutes for a two-person team.
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Erect the launcher arm
Raise the launcher to the elevation the scenario calls for and lock it in place.
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Anchor for wind
Tension the guy lines and set the anchors to the Beaufort 8 rating before leaving the position.
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Fit signature options
Install the radar reflector panel or heat source if the exercise requires an active signature.
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Recover
Lower the launcher arm, deflate in sequence, and stow the frame and hull separately.
Frequently asked questions
Questions buyers ask about the Missile launcher decoy — long canister type.
Which launchers can be reproduced?
Transporter-erector launchers, air-defence launchers and their associated radar and support vehicles. Proportions, launcher elevation and vehicle layout are taken 1:1 from the platform, and a complete battery can be supplied as one scenario.
How long does deployment take?
3 to 5 minutes for a two-person team on a standard launcher vehicle, including erection of the launcher arm.
How is it held in position in wind?
The frame is built from a thickened alloy structure that carries the shape without a continuous air supply, and the assembly is rated for Beaufort 8 with the supplied anchors.
Does the fabric withstand chemical or contaminated environments?
The launcher fabric is a three-protection (NBC) rated material, so the decoy can be used in the same environments the real equipment is prepared for.
Will it read correctly on radar and thermal imagers?
Yes. The metallic skin gives an adjustable radar cross-section and the thermal layer reproduces the infrared signature. Both are specified per launcher type.
What support is available for a tender or bid?
Bid documents, test reports and a certificate of origin are supplied as a standard package, and samples for stock patterns are dispatched within 72 hours.
Can a full site be simulated?
Yes. Launchers, radar and support vehicles can be ordered as a matched set so the whole position reads coherently rather than as a single vehicle on empty ground.
Ordering and delivery
- Minimum order
- From 1 set — mixed models can share one container
- Sample lead time
- 72 hours for stock patterns
- Documentation
- Bid documents, test reports and certificate of origin
- Customisation
- Camouflage, unit markings, insignia and signature options
- Service life
- Over 200 inflation cycles in field conditions
- Lead time & payment
- Lead time and payment terms confirmed on enquiry
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