Abstract. The man-portable air-defence (MANPAD) missile threat for non-countermeasure equipped commercial
aircraft is high during approach and departure. Modelling reported here
has shown for one particular type of missile, the SA-7b,
that the threat can be minimized if a Spiral Approach
is used. Since the spiral is flown offset to the
airport, it is recommended that the first turn be away
from high threat areas to ensure most of the approach
is over lower threat zones. The SA-7b was more successful
against aircraft on departure compared to on approach. Evasive manoeuvres
during departure are limited and thus rate of climb should
be maximized, which can be done by reducing fuel and/or
take-off weight. Threat area footprints were developed to determine the
MANPAD danger areas an aircraft is exposed to when using
a high threat airport. The Spiral Approach and Standard Departure
footprint was the smallest and contains much of the area
occupied by the airport, which most likely is already secured.
Therefore this combination is recommended for use for civilian aircraft
when a MANPAD threat is present.
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