CHAFF


Meaning of CHAFF in English

Radar confusion reflectors, consisting of thin, narrow metallic strips of various lengths and frequency responses, which are used to reflect echoes for confusion purposes. Causes enemy radar guided missiles to lock on to it instead of the real aircraft, ship, or other platform. See also deception; rope.

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.