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LITENING ER

IOC: 2001
Origin: United States of America

Contractor/s: Northrop Grumman and Rafael

Description: The LITENING ER (Extended Range) is an upgraded version of the LITENING II targeting and navigation pod with extended detection and tracking range over previous models. It features a 640x512 third generation FLIR replacing 256x256 pixel technology of LITENING II, CCD-TV, laser spot tracker/rangefinder, laser designator and laser marker. It has been specifically designed to provide targeting at extended ranges compared to LITENING II as well as enhanced performance.

The LITENING ER began fielding in 2001 reaching operational capability on the US Air Force's F-16 and F-15E and US Marine Corps AV-8B tactical aircraft. US Armed Forces LITENING ER along with LITENING II pods are meant to upgrade to the more capable LITENING AT standard.

Parent system is the LITENING
IOC: 1995
Total Production: 1,322
Other Family Members: LITENING, LITENING AT, LITENING G4, LITENING II and LITENING III

Transactions: There are 2 transactions involving 22 items for LITENING from 2008 to 2009 view report

Applications:

Strike & Fighter Aircraft
Trainers & Light Attack Aircraft

AV-8B Harrier II, AV-8B Harrier II Plus, F-16C Block 32, F-16C Block 40, F-16C Block 42, F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-16D Block 32, F-16D Block 40, F-16D Block 42 and F-16D Fighting Falcon

A-10C Thunderbolt II

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:: Specifications ::

Dimensions
Diameter: 410 millimeter
Length: 2.21 meter

Weight
Weight: 200 kilogram

:: News ::

There are 3 news between
6 Jan 2003
and
7 Sep 2005

Litening AT Targeting Pod Selected for Australian F/A-18 Litening Targeting System Integrated on B-52H and F-15E Northrop Modifies Litening Pod to Establish Data/Video Link

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:: Notes & Resources ::

Last Updated:
Saturday, February 2, 2013

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FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
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