Antitank missiles night firing from Aerospatiale helicopters
Abstract
A day/night firing system for HOT antitank missiles was developed and mounted on a HAC/PAH2 helicopter, equipped with a suitably adapted sight. Night fighting requirements for a helicopter that is armed with antitank missiles are recalled. The selection of a sensor is discussed. The design of a platform in order to fulfill the observation and firing mission is described. Night antitank action is analyzed. Characteristics of a thermal imager which solves the identified problems of night firing are given.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982STIN...8310102D
- Keywords:
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- Antitank Missiles;
- Fly By Wire Control;
- Helicopters;
- Missile Launchers;
- Night Vision;
- Image Intensifiers;
- Infrared Imagery;
- Line Of Sight;
- Weapon Systems;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles