Raytheon AN/AAQ-29 imaging system (United States), Airborne systems - Observation and surveillance - Sensor turrets

Type
Sensor turret.

Development
An evolution of Raytheon's range of Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) turret systems from the AN/AAQ-16 and AN/AAQ-27 (see separate entries), the AN/AAQ-29 is a 'Q-27' with a triple field-of-view and began life as the AN/AAQ-27 (3 FOV). It is intended to support a wide variety of helicopter missions, including low-level navigation and high-altitude long-range surveillance and targeting. Both the AN/AAQ-29 and AN/AAQ-27 are compatible with existing AN/AAQ-16 helicopter mountings and are easily interchangeable in upgrade programmes.In 2000, the US House of Representatives noted that only 42 of the 165 US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters were equipped with FLIR systems and recommended procurement of the AN/AAQ-29 FLIR. In September 2005, Raytheon received a USD38.8 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity from the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to deliver 83 AN/AAQ-29 FLIR kits and software under the Helicopter Night Vision System (HNVS) programme to retrofit to USMC CH-53E helicopters.

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Publication Title	Jane's Electro-Optic Systems
Publication date	Mar 10, 2011
Section	Airborne systems - Observation and surveillance - Sensor turrets
Publication synopsis	Jane's Electro-Optic Systems provides you with a complete profile of all military electro-optic systems or systems with electro-optic elements in production, under development or in-service with the armies, navies and air forces throughout the world. This authoritative resource focuses on the entire range of thermal imaging, image intensifier and laser systems for surveillance, weapon sights, fire control and reconnaissance, ensuring you stay on top of current developments in this key area. Each entry identifies the manufacturer, traces the development history and describes the operational characteristics. Also revealed are the main technical specifications to help you compare the performance of over 1,330 items of electro-optic equipment worldwide.
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