Advanced Production Engineering (APE) Night Vision Sight Infrared, AN/TAS-3 ( ). Volume 1.

Abstract

The AN/TAS-3 is a lightweight, battery powered, passive infrared imaging system which is used with the Guided Missile System, Surface Attack M47 (DRAGON). AN/TAS-3 enables the DRAGON gunner to search, detect, recognize and aim at targets during hours of darkness and to accurately track the target during flight of the DRAGON missile. The AN/TAS-3 is shown in Figure 1-1. Figure 1-2 is an exploded view and listing of major subassemblies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 05, 1975
Accession Number
ADA051219

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battery Chargers
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Components
  • Field Tests
  • Frequency
  • Night Vision
  • Optics
  • Plasma Opening Switches
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Power Supplies
  • Procurement
  • Production
  • Production Engineering
  • Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles
  • Signal Processing
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

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