Thursday, November 20, 2008

GOES-342

Origin
Russia

Description: The GOES-342 is a rotary wing aircraft-mounted, gyro-stabilized sensor package intended to provide situational awareness to the helicopter's crew through multi-function displays. The GOES-342 sighting system provides laser rangefinder and target designation in all weather conditions day/night. The Russian Armed Forces have deployed this sight system mounted on both transport and attack helicopters.

The GOES-342 consists of an infrared sensor operating at 8 to 12 micro-meters, laser rangefinder with a maximum error of 5 meters, daytime/low light TV, Infrared locator or laser beam riding device for missile guidance. The sighting system provides a viewing angles of +/-230 degrees in azimuth and -115/+25 degrees in elevation.

Operators

Russia

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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