Thursday, November 20, 2008

AN/AAQ-16

Also Known As
AN/AAQ-16(3 FOV)

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Raytheon

Applications
CV-22A Osprey
HV-22A Osprey
MH-47E Chinook
MH-47G Chinook

Description: The AN/AAQ-16 is a second generation, long wavelength IR imaging system designed for airborne low level navigation, long range targeting and surveillance applications. The AN/AAQ-16(3 FOV) provides higher resolution imagery and better performance than current first generation FLIRs. Reliability and maintainability is also better than first generation FLIRs.

The AN/AAQ-16(3 FOV) is the latest derivative of the combat proven AN/AAQ-16B. AAQ-16s are specially suitable for helicopters. CH-47, SH-2 and CV-22 are outfitted with this device.

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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