Evaluation of the Night Hawk System
Abstract
The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the suitability of the Night Hawk system for combat operations in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and, if acceptable, to recommend a basis of issue (BOI). The Night Hawk system was evaluated during night operations by three units located in the III Corps Tactical Zone. Analysis of evaluation data resulted in the following recommendations: that the Night Hawk system, consisting of three basic components (a AN/VSS-3 Searchlight, a Night Observation device, AN/TVS-4 or a Big Screen Night Observation device, and a pintal mounted 7.62 minigun) be adopted as an interim system for use by units throughout RVN; that the Night Hawk system be distributed to meet unit requirements based upon area of operations, unit mission, and availability of aircraft and system components as recommended in the proposed BOI; that the development of a standardized Night Hawk mounting kit be initiated under the VLAPA program; that a foot-operated microphone switch for the gunner's and observer's stations be installed; and that the Big Screen Night Observation device be incorporated in the Night Hawk system to replace the AN/TVS-4.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 30, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0869251
Entities
People
- Charles M. Hickerson