F-14 Lantirn Flight Testing. The Cat is Back!!

Abstract

The system is currently operational on both the F-15 and F-16. Shown here on the Strike Eagle are the key elements of LANTIRN, which features two independant pod-mounted sensors. On the left side is the Navigation pod containing both the Terrain-Following Radar and Navigation FLIR, images from which can be presented to the pilot on the Wide FOV raster HUD for low-level navigation. The targeting pod is carried on the other side, and incorporates the targeting FLIR and laser rangefinder systems. With the full two-pod system, the F-l5E can perform the low-altitude strike mission day or night in almost any weather conditions. It's a magnificent weapons system with an outstanding combat record, and was one of the stars of Desert Storm. Unfortunately, the F-15 can't land on an aircraft carrier. So, why did the Navy decide to incorporate the LANTIRN targeting pod on the F-14, and how did we do it?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 18, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309772

Entities

People

  • William Mnich

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Superiority Fighters
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombs
  • Computer Programs
  • Contractors
  • Control Panels
  • Defense Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Testing
  • Landing Gear
  • Military Aircraft
  • Munitions
  • Navigation
  • Targeting

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy