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The pod is an AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR[0][1], a type of IRST (InfraRed Search & Tracking) system. The pod is either cued by the F/A-18 radar, or automatically tracked
by neurotech1 9y ago
The pod is an AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR[0][1], a type of IRST (InfraRed Search & Tracking) system. The pod is either cued by the F/A-18 radar, or automatically tracked by pod itself. The ATFLIR has a computer assisted stabilization system.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/ASQ-228_ATFLIR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/ASQ-228_ATFLIR
[1] https://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/atflir/ https://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/atflir/