The cover of darkness and weather have traditionally had a severe impact on the abilities of air forces to wage war. Although past conflicts have seen the limited use of air power at night and in the weather, the modern high threat battlefield has driven air power into the low altitude structure where night or poor weather operations are extremely hazardous. Modern, capable air defense weapons have given the enemy the ability to use darkness and poor weather as valuable counters to the great capabilities of modern fighter aircraft. The ability to move troops and supplies without danger of air attack is a tremendous advantage on the battlefield, requiring the United States to take steps to equip its fighter and attack aircraft with systems that will allow effective air operations in the low altitude environment at night or under the weather. One of these systems is LANTIRN, Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared System for Night. LANTIRN is designed to be used on the F-15E and F-16C.


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