In order to meet specific weapons system and training requirements, unique augmentation and payload devices are often utilized. These include vector and scalar scoring systems, radar cross-section enhancement devices and various infrared and electronic countermeasures payloads. CEi has integrated payload configurations such as the ALE-47 countermeasure dispensing system, electronic attack (EA), infrared (IR) and vector and scalar scoring.
Every BQM-167A delivered to the USAF contains the ALE-47 (Figure 1), system controls for EA (Figure 2) and IR (Figure 3) pods on the wing tips and a Lunenburg lens in the nosecone. CEi has designed and fielded a proprietary tow target launch system (Figure 4) which allows the tow target reeling mechanism to remain onboard the tow aircraft rather than on the sacrificial tow body. Our tow launcher, combined with our IR or RF tow targets, provides the capability to pull the target tow at variable lengths behind the aerial target up to 8,000 feet.