Thales Damocles vs Lockheed Martin Sniper XR vs LANTIRN

[Anas Ali]

for the professionals , what is the deference's between them in action ? and which is no.1 and which is second and the third according to there performance ?
and if there is some General characteristics and Performance that would be very cool

 

[Hemlock Khalid]

from practical point of view, sniper is the best...

 

[Abingdonboy]

for the professionals , what is the deference's between them in action ? and which is no.1 and which is second and the third according to there performance ?
and if there is some General characteristics and Performance that would be very cool

What about the LITENING LDP?

 

[Anas Ali]

^^
forgot about this one .

 

[Anas Ali]

come on guys any help about General characteristics and Performance would be great

 

[airmarshal]

What about the LITENING LDP?

Sniper XR is a later development from LITENING and it has newer technologies too.

 

[airmarshal]

Here is the comparison of Sniper and LITENING from another forum

LITENING AT vs SNIPER XR|F-16|Forum :: F-16.net

and this one is also interesting

Lockheed Martin Sniper XR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Anas Ali]

here is the DAMOCLES

Multi-function
Compatible with existing and future weapons systems
High performance/long stand-off range
Eye-safe Laser Range-Finder
Operational in all weather conditions/all theatres
Modular design for future upgrade
In service, integrated on Mirage 2000-5, Rafale, SEM and SU-30



Main Features

Advanced technology featuring state-of-the-art staring array detector, robust new generation tracking systems, superior image processing, 3D location, laser spot detection.
Powerful laser and high resolution imagery provide the aircraft with a long stand-off range and tactical ground/air defence system survivability.



Missions and Functions

Air-to-Ground

Compatible with laser guided weapons, INS/GPS guided missiles and imagery-guided weapons
Attacks in autonomous or cooperative mode, using integrated laser spot tracker
High laser energy and high resolution laser imagery providing long security range and high level of survability
Damage assessment capability at long range
Target recognition capability
3D localisation
Integrated navigation FLIR

Reconnaissance

Medium range day/night small targets reconnaissance

Air-to-Air

Day/night visual airborne target identification



Technical Characteristics

Imagery
• 3rd generation detector
• Spectral band: 3-5 μm
• Field of View:
- wide FoV: 4° x 3°
- narrow FoV: 1° x 0.75°
- electronic magnification: x2
Laser range-finding
• Wavelength: 1.5 μm
• Eye-safe
Laser specifications
• Wavelength: 1.06 μm
• STANAG 3733
Laser spot tracker
• Wavelength: 1.06 μm

Damocles - Multifunction Targeting pod - Thales

 

[500]

Currently top pods are LITENING and Sniper XR.

LITENING comes in many versions:

LITENING I
LITENING II
LITENING ER
LITENING AT
LITENING G4

In terms of sensor performance LITENING AT equals to Sniper XR and LITENING G4 is most powerful currently.

In terms of design Sniper has advantage over LITENING having lower air drag. But in same time Sniper has grids which hinder the vision.

 

[Mosamania]

Damocles

 

[sancho]

Currently top pods are LITENING and Sniper XR.

LITENING comes in many versions:

LITENING I
LITENING II
LITENING ER
LITENING AT
LITENING G4

In terms of sensor performance LITENING AT equals to Sniper XR and LITENING G4 is most powerful currently.

In terms of design Sniper has advantage over LITENING having lower air drag. But in same time Sniper has grids which hinder the vision.

Any infos from Israel to develop something similar to EOTS, based on the Litening? Wouldn't that be interesting for Rafael to replace the US system from the F35s Israel will get?

 

[Abingdonboy]

@sancho wrt the ongoing futre LDP for the IAF- do you have any idea which version of the LITENING is being offered? I'd assume it was the latest G4.

 

[sancho]

@sancho wrt the ongoing futre LDP for the IAF- do you have any idea which version of the LITENING is being offered? I'd assume it was the latest G4.

Reportedly the G4 for Mirage and Rafale, including an upgrade of the current Litening 3 to G4 level. The decision is not made yet, but only the US techs in the G4 and problems of transfering them would be reasons why the Israelis wouldn't win, otherwise it should be a clear win since it's doubtful that IAF will compromise with the Damocles pod.

 

[500]

Any infos from Israel to develop something similar to EOTS, based on the Litening? Wouldn't that be interesting for Rafael to replace the US system from the F35s Israel will get?

AFAIK Rafael wanted to integrate its own system, but US did not agree for such changes.