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Raytheon’s Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) provides superior detecting, ranging, and tracking for military forces worldwide.
Integrated on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as Predator and Reaper, Raytheon’s MTS was recognized by C4ISR Journal in October 2008 for providing the sensor which has made the biggest difference on the battlefield.
The MTS meets a constantly increasing demand for video to help intelligence analysts, soldiers and commanders in the field make crucial operating decisions.
“The [Raytheon] pod provides critical bird’s-eye views in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere for uniformed intelligence analysts and commanders,” C4ISR said in its citation. “When U.S. officials talk about a shortage of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, oftentimes they are referring to these video systems.”
The sensor, which is a turreted forward-looking infrared, equips UAVs with an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) full-motion video camera system that permits long-range surveillance and high-altitude acquisition, tracking and laser designation.
Combat proven, the system supports both U.S. and global military missions for rotary-wing, UAV, and fixed-wing aircraft.
The system offers a number of fully-integrated options to meet the growing needs of a diverse military clientele:
- Multiple wavelength sensors
- TV cameras (near-IR and color)
- Illuminators
- Eyesafe rangefinders
- Image fusion
- Spot trackers
- Other avionics
The multi-use system offers surveillance, target acquisition, tracking, rangefinding, and laser designation for the HELLFIRE missile and for all tri-service and NATO laser-guided munitions such as the Paveway Laser Guided Bomb.
To ensure operational reliability, the MTS was designed to meet environmental testing extremes. Its advanced electronics and optical design allow for capability and performance enhancements through add-in circuitry. Dependable, flexible and easily supported, the MTS will continue to be the world’s most advanced integrated EO/IR system. The MTS is designated as the AN/AAS-52.
