The system is currently operational on both the F-15 and F-16. Shown here on the Strike Eagle are the key elements of LANTIRN, which features two independant pod-mounted sensors. On the left side is the Navigation pod containing both the Terrain-Following Radar and Navigation FLIR, images from which can be presented to the pilot on the Wide FOV raster HUD for low-level navigation. The targeting pod is carried on the other side, and incorporates the targeting FLIR and laser rangefinder systems. With the full two-pod system, the F-l5E can perform the low-altitude strike mission day or night in almost any weather conditions. It's a magnificent weapons system with an outstanding combat record, and was one of the stars of Desert Storm. Unfortunately, the F-15 can't land on an aircraft carrier. So, why did the Navy decide to incorporate the LANTIRN targeting pod on the F-14, and how did we do it.
F-14 Lantirn Flight Testing. The Cat is Back
1996
36 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aeronautics , Avionics , Radiofrequency Detection , Flight testing , Forward looking infrared systems , Night flight , Low altitude , Terrain analysis radar , Night reconnaissance , Detectors , Weapon systems , Lasers , Navigation , External stores , Low level , Day , Targeting , Mounts , Range finding , Strike warfare , Rasters , Terrain following , F-14 aircraft , Lantirn(Low altitude navigation targeting infrared for night)
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