ATFLIR targeting pod
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The ATFLIR targeting pod is an advanced infrared and electro-optical sensor system used on U.S. Navy aircraft to detect, track, and identify targets at long ranges in various weather and lighting conditions.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR | 0 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
infrared and electro-optical sensor system
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targeting pod ⓘ |
| alias | ATFLIR targeting pod NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| application |
air-to-air target identification
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air-to-ground targeting ⓘ reconnaissance and surveillance ⓘ |
| capability |
all-weather operation
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day and night operation ⓘ electro-optical imaging ⓘ infrared imaging ⓘ laser designation ⓘ laser spot tracking ⓘ long-range target detection ⓘ |
| component |
forward-looking infrared sensor
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laser designator ⓘ laser rangefinder ⓘ laser spot tracker ⓘ television camera ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designedFor |
carrier-based tactical aircraft
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precision-guided munitions employment ⓘ |
| developer | Raytheon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
automatic target tracking
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high magnification narrow field of view ⓘ stabilized gimbal ⓘ video recording capability ⓘ wide field of view search mode ⓘ |
| integration |
aircraft mission computer
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cockpit multifunction displays ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Raytheon Technologies NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mountingLocation | F/A-18 fuselage station 5 ⓘ |
| operatedBy |
pilot
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weapon systems officer ⓘ |
| platformType | airborne sensor pod ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
target designation
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target detection ⓘ target identification ⓘ target tracking ⓘ |
| replaced | AN/AAS-38 Nite Hawk targeting pod NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sensorType | mid-wave infrared ⓘ |
| serviceEntry | early 2000s ⓘ |
| status | in service ⓘ |
| supportsWeaponType |
GPS-guided munitions (via targeting data)
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laser-guided bombs ⓘ |
| usedBy | United States Navy ⓘ |
| usedOn |
EA-18G Growler
NERFINISHED
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F/A-18C/D Hornet NERFINISHED ⓘ F/A-18E/F Super Hornet NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| user | U.S. Navy carrier air wings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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