It is a passive tracking device that detects laser light reflected from targets illuminated by ground troops, other aircraft or the Hornet's own AAS-38 targeting FLIR on the other side of the fuselage.

2009年12月6日 · The ultimate solution is the AN/ASQ-228(V)1 (for F/A-18C/D) Advanced Tactical FLIR (ATFLIR) that combines the functions of the AN/AAS-38, AN/AAR-50, and AN/ASQ-173 in one pod with a much better FLIR. That is what you will see on deployed Hornets today, with the older pods relegated to training.

The Lockheed Martin AN/AAS-38 Nite Hawk is a FLIR, laser designator, and laser tracker pod system for use with laser-guided munitions.

1998年2月5日 · The Lockheed Martin [ex Loral ex Ford Aerospace] AAS-38A/B Nite Hawk forward-looking infrared (FLIR) is the Night Attack Hornet [F/A-18C and F/A-18D] laser target designation system for laser-guided munitions delivery.

AAS-38A-equipped aircraft can be used to direct laser-guided weapons released from aircraft not equipped with a laser target designator, thus enhancing the first-pass attack capability of the strike. In addition to the LTD/R capability, Lockheed Martin (formerly Loral Aeronutronic) has incorporated various product improvements into the AAS-38A pod.

2023年10月12日 · AN/AAS-38 Targeting FLIR - called "Nite Hawk" by its maker, Raytheon, contains a narrow field of view FLIR and is only mounted on the left cheek station (4). Again, limited numbers were available for use during Desert …

The Lockheed Martin AN/AAS-38 provides an aircrew with a real time Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) feed directly to the aircraft's MFDs and HUD. The AN/AAS-38 can also be employed to designate targets for the GBU-12 and GBU-28 laser guided bombs.

It is a passive tracking device that detects laser light reflected from targets illuminated by ground troops, other aircraft or the Hornet's own AAS-38 targeting FLIR on the other side of the fuselage.

The AN/AAS-38 NITE Hawk is a targeting pod designed for the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. It features a laser designator and a thermal imaging FLIR. The NITE Hawk locates, positively identifies, automatically tracks, and laser designates tactical targets in day or night, all-weather.

AN/AAS-38 は、 ロッキード・マーティン が開発した、 F/A-18 戦闘攻撃機 専用 前方監視赤外線装置 （Forward Looking Infra-Red, FLIR）ポッド。 愛称は ナイトホーク （英: Nite hawk）。 本機は、F/A-18の胴体左側方 ハードポイント （Sta.4）に装着できるよう設計されており、内部には 赤外線カメラ と テレビカメラ が収納され、 コックピット のいずれかの表示装置に画像 …