Optics and Precision Engineering, Volume. 32, Issue 16, 2474(2024)
Development analysis of overseas EO targeting turret technology
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Fig. 7. RIS-HEL Beam director system of vehicle mounted Laser weapon based on MTS-B turret
Fig. 16. Catadioptric optical system similar to MX-20 turret's payload showed by Changchun Optotech Co.， Ltd
Fig. 18. MWIR quad FOVs' layout and MTF curve with switchable secondary mirror
Table 1. Generational contrast of EO turret technology
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1st generation 2nd generation 3rd generation Typical equipment M65 TADS/PNVS& TSS MTS & MX&Euroflir Weapon system Direct aiming （DA） wired guidance， 3.75 km range， such as TOW missile Direct aiming SAL guidance， 8 km range， such as Hellfire missile SAL/image/multimode composite guidance， direct/ NLOS，8~16 km or more range，such as Hellfire， JAGM Servo stabilization system Low precision gyro stabilized frame platform， stabilization precision ~100 μrad Medium precision gyro stabilized frame platform， stabilization precision ~50 μrad Medium precision gyro stabilized frame platform+FSM， stabilization precision ≤5 μrad Payload EO/IR imaging+lamp pump laser rangefinder EO/IR imaging +DPL laser rangefinder Multi-wavelength EO/IR imaging +DPL & OPO laser rangefinder+ laser illumination Imaging detector LWIR and TV scanning imaging 320×256 array MWIR or 128×1 LWIR scanning imaging+PAL format TV ≥640×512 array MWIR+HD TV+LLTV +SWIR imaging Electronic system Small scale analog-to digital hybrid circuits Medium scale analog-to digital hybrid circuits Large/ultra large scale digital circuits
Table 2. Ratio of optical aperture to turret diameter for typical EO turret
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MTS-B ASELFLIR 350 MX-15D EUROFLIR 410 d 291 220 160 130 D 558 427 419 410 K1=d/D 0.521 0.515 0.382 0.317
Table 3. Ratio of optical aperture and weight for typical EO turret
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MTS-B ASELFLIR
350
MX-15D EUROFLIR 410 d 291 220 160 130 W 116 55 51.4 45 K2=d3/W 2.1×105 1.94×105 7.9×104 5.4×103
Table 4. Ratio of turret diamter to turret weight for typical EO turret
View tableView in ArticleTable 4. Ratio of turret diamter to turret weight for typical EO turret
MTS-B ASELFLIR
350
MX-15D EUROFLIR 410 舱径D 558 427 419 410 总重W 116 55 51.4 45 K3=D3/W 1.49×106 1.42×106 1.43×106 1.53×106
Table 5. Comprehensive comparision of integration degree of typical EO turret
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MTS-B ASELFLIR 350 MX-15D EUROFLIR 410 K1 0.521@ NO.1 0.515@ NO.2 0.382@ NO.3 0.317@ NO.4 K2 2.1×105@ NO.1 1.94×105@NO.2 7.9×104@NO.3 5.4×103@NO.4 K3 1.49×106@NO.2 1.42×106@NO.4 1.43×106@NO.3 1.53×106@NO.1 K4 - - - -
Table 6. Performance parameters of MTS-B
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Parameter indicators Notes Turret diameter/ weight 558 mm/116 kg Optical aperture ~φ291 mm Max Wavelength TV： 1 280×960@0.4~0.7 μm&0.6~0.8 μm
MWIR： 640×480@3.7~4.8 μm
TV 4×e-zoom；
MWIR 2×e-zoom
FOV 宽：34°×45°/17°×22°
中：5.7°×7.6°/2.8°×3.7°
窄：0.47°×0.63°（IR）/0.23°×0.31°（TV）&0.08°×0.11°（TV）
MWIR EFL=873 mm@F#3 & 1746 mm@F#6 Laser system 1.57 μm ESLRF
1.064 μm Designator
0.86 μm LTM/ illumiator
LRF>30 km
Designator>12 km
Servo system 2 Axis inner&2 Axis outer Line-of-sight stabilization ≤5 μrad AZ/EL slew 360°×N/+40°~-135°
Table 7. Performance parameters of ASELFLIR350
View tableView in ArticleTable 7. Performance parameters of ASELFLIR350
Parameter indicators Notes Turret diameter/ weight 427 mm/55 kg±5% Max optical aperture φ220 mm MWIR 640×512@0.5°/0.9°/3.2°/7.2°/15.2°/30° 6 FOVs Day TV camera 4 096×2 880@0.5°/0.9°&3.2°~30° Horizontal LL-NIR camera 800×600@0.5°/0.9°/3.2°/5.5°/15.2°/30° 6 FOVs Laser system 1.064 μm LRF/Designator
0.808 μm LTM /illuminator
LRF>35 km Servo system 2 Axis inner&2 Axis outer AZ/EL slew 360°×N/+57°~-105°
Table 8. Main parameters of ASELFLIR400/500
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ASELFLIR 400 ASELFLIR 500 Turret diameter/ weight 437 mm/57 kg 480 mm/52 kg±5% Max optical aperture φ220 mm MWIR 1024×768@1.4°~27.4° 1 280×1 024@0.86°/1.3°/4.3°/8.6°/15°/25° Day TV camera 1920×1080@0.7°~14.2° 4 096×2 880@0.5°/0.9°&3.2°~30° SWIR 640×512@1.6°~29° 1 280×1 024@0.66°~1.1° Laser system 1.064 μm Designator>30 km；
1.55 μm ESLRF>20 km；
1.064 μm LRF/Designator：>30 km 0.808 μm LTM /illuminator Servo system 2 Axis inner&2 Axis outer
Table 9. Performance parameters of MX-15D
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Parameter indicators Notes Turret diameter/ weight 419 mm/51.4 kg Max optical aperture φ160 mm MWIR 1 280×1 024@1.2°~35.5° Vertical FOV Day TV camera 1 080P@1.8°~31.2° Common aperture optical system LL-TV camera 2.4°~40.8° Day&LL-TV/SWIR spotter 1080P@ 0.43°~1.1° Common aperture optical system Laser system 1.064 μm Designator
1.57 μm ESLRF
0.86 μm LTM/illuminator
LRF range ≥20 km Spot tracker Detect designator laser spot Quadrant detector Servo system 2 Axis inner&2 Axis outer Stabilization ≤5 μrad AZ/EL slew 360°×N/+90°~-120°
Table 10. Performance parameters of EUROFLIR410 and ARGOS Ⅱ HDT parameters
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EUROFLIR 410 ARGOS Ⅱ HDT Turret diameter/weight 410mm/45 kg 449 mm/55 kg±5% Max optical aperture ~φ130 mm ~φ170@F#4.6 MWIR 1 280×720@1.2°~33.3°
4× E-zoom
1 280×1 024@/1.1°~36°
E-zoom to 0.13°
Day TV camera 1 920×1 080@0.33°~25° 4× E-zoom 1080P Visible/ NIR dual cameras @1°~20°； E-zoom to 0.25°，LL-TV can be used in 40mlux environment Spotter 1 920×1 080@0.39°
4× E-zoom
1080P Visible/ NIR dual cameras @0.42°， E-zoom to 0.1° SWIR camera 640×512@0.55°
4× E-zoom
640×512@<2°
E-zoom to 0.5°
Laser system 1.064 μm Designator，
1.54 μm ESLRF：>20 km
0.83 μm LTM/illuminator
1.064 μm@100 mJ Designator； 1.57 μm ESLRF：>30 km
0.808 μm LTM/ illuminator
0.637 μm LTM
Servo system 2 Axis inner&2 Axis outer Stabilization ~10 μrad 5~10 μrad
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Jian LI, Xiangjie ZHAO, Dayong ZHANG. Development analysis of overseas EO targeting turret technology[J]. Optics and Precision Engineering, 2024, 32(16): 2474
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Received: Apr. 17, 2024
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Published Online: Nov. 18, 2024
The Author Email: ZHAO Xiangjie (zdywxl874@sohu.com), ZHANG Dayong (zxjdouble@163.com)
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