Wednesday, August 20, 2008

GOES-520

Origin:Russia

Description: The GOES-520 is a gyro-stabilized sighting system intended to provide situational awareness and targeting for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft as well as unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). The GOES-520 sighting system provides laser rangefinder and target designation of ground targets in all weather conditions day/night. The information gathered by this sensor system is provided to the aircraft's pilot through multi-function displays (MFDs).

The GOES-520 consists of an infrared sensor, laser rangefinder, daytime/low light TV, and missile guidance device. This lightweight and compact sighting system, weighing 45 kg, provides a viewing angles of +/-180 degrees in azimuth and -85/+35 degrees in elevation while operating at +/-50 Celsius degrees.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 350 mm, Height 500 mm

Weights: Weight 45 kg (99 lb)

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: Monday, August 18, 2008

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