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Hawkeye XR

IOC: 2001
Total Production: 226
Unitary Cost: USD$2.4 million
Also Known As: AN/AAQ-30, AN/AAQ-39 (AC-130U version), GMS2 (Gunship Multispectral Sensor System) and TSS (Target Sight System)

Origin: United States of America

Contractor/s: Kollsman, L-3 Wescam and Lockheed Martin*

Description: The Hawkeye XR, also know as the Target Sight Sensor (TSS) and AN/AAQ-30, is a third generation, state-of-the-art FLIR targeting system developed for the USMC AH-1Z attack helicopter. It is also available for other rotary wing aircraft.

The Hawkeye XR consists of an advanced FLIR, a CCD-TV sensor with a resolution of 640x512, and a laser designator rangefinder. It provides the capability to identify and laser designate targets at maximum weapon range.

The Hawkeye XR modular architecture ensures future growth. Its advanced capabilities also include multi-target engagement capability.

Gunship Multispectral Sensor System (GMS2) is a Hawkeye variant intended for fixed-wing aircraft such as AC-130U gunship replacing legacy All Light Level TV (ALLTV) sensor. GMS2 integrates third generation infrared sensing technology with a suite of lasers and low light TV cameras. The developed phase launched in early 2005 was valued at $10.7 million, production of several systems is expected to increase the cost of the GMS2 program up to $35 million.

Applications:

Combat Helicopters
Trainers & Light Attack Aircraft

AH-1Z Viper

AC-130U Spooky

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FMS: Korea Requests Sale of 36 AH-1Z Cobra Attack Helicopters Lockheed Martin Awarded Contracts for Marine Corps Targeting Systems Lockheed Martin Receives Production Contract for Marine Corps Target Sight System US Air Force Takes Delivery of Final AN/AAQ-39 Targeting System US Air Force Receives First AN/AAQ-39 Targeting System for AC-130U Aircraft Lockheed Martin Delivers First GMS2 Production Unit US Air Force Orders More GMS2 Fire Control Systems for its AC-130U Gunships Lockheed Martin Awarded Production Contract for Target Sight Systems US Navy Orders 16 AN/AAQ-30 Thermal Sight Systems

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Last Updated:
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
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