KnowraInfrared homingLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Infrared homing, each with the reason it gives.All 6Broader topic 1Related 3Compared with 2Fighter aircraftRelated: Heat-seeking missiles give fighters a targeting method independent of radar.Surface-to-air missileBroader topic: Heat-seeking guidance offers an alternative when radar tracking is unsuitable.Air-to-air missileRelated: Many short-range missiles steer toward heat from an aircraft’s engines or airframe.Beyond-visual-range missileCompared with: It is a common alternative to radar guidance, especially at shorter ranges.Missile guidanceCompared with: It tracks heat-related radiation rather than using radar reflections.Man-portable air-defense systemRelated: Many systems use heat-seeking guidance to track an aircraft’s engine or exhaust.