MJU-7/10 flare family

Also known as

MJU-7/10
MJU-7A/B
MJU-10/B

The MJU-7/10 flare family is a U.S. infrared decoy line of aircraft countermeasures built around the MJU-7A/B and MJU-10/B variants. Chemring brochures describe the family as a standard self-protection flare for aircraft dispenser systems, and Textron lists it among the AT-6 Wolverine's supported loads.

MJU-7/10 flare family, Infrared decoy flare family, Munitions

Image source: Chaff Flare infrared countermeasure MJU-10/B casing (UR/7) :

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Kilgore Flares Company
Type: Infrared decoy flare family
Unit cost: About $57 per MJU-7A/B flare (FY2020 Air Force estimate)

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Specifications

MJU-7A/B dimensions: 1 x 2 x 8 in (25 x 52 x 205 mm)
MJU-7A/B weight: 394 g
MJU-7A/B shelf life: 9 years
MJU-7A/B service life: 1 year
MJU-7A/B dispenser compatibility: AN/ALE-4X series
MJU-10/B dimensions: 2 x 2.5 x 8 in

Carrier Aircraft

Textron Aviation Defense lists the MJU-7/10 flare family among the AT-6 Wolverine's supported loads.

Aircraft	Role	Source note
AT-6 Wolverine	Light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft	Textron lists the MJU-7/10 flare family among its supported loads.

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Aircraft self-protection countermeasure flare family for infrared decoy use in standard U.S. and NATO dispenser systems.

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Sources

MJU-7A/B IR Decoy | ChemringPublisher: Chemring Group | Note: Supports the MJU-7A/B designation, infrared countermeasure role, dimensions, weight, shelf life, service life, dispenser compatibility, and manufacturer background for the Kilgore family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Countermeasures brochure | Chemring GroupPublisher: Chemring Group | Note: Supports the MJU-7/10 flare family background, the MJU-10/B designation, and the family-member dimensions listed in Chemring's countermeasures brochure. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 FY20 Air Force Procurement AmmunitionPublisher: U.S. Air Force | Note: Supports the reported FY2020 unit cost for the MJU-7A/B flare line item. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 AT-6 Wolverine and Beechcraft T-6 Texan II | Textron Aviation DefensePublisher: Textron Aviation Defense | Note: Supports the AT-6 Wolverine loadout page and the supported-load context that includes the MJU-7/10 flare family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Chaff Flare infrared countermeasure MJU-10/B casing (UR/7) :Publisher: D&B Militaria | Note: Supports image provenance for the MJU-10/B casing product photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-27