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Parent topics
- Laser [r]: Device that produces a very narrow, highly concentrated beam of coherent light, using the principle of amplification of electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation. [e]
- Surveying [r]: Add brief definition or description
Subtopics
- AN/ASQ-228 [r]: The first electro-optical pod, for air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting as well as navigation, which operates in the medium-wave infrared spectrum [e]
- AN/AVR-2 [r]: A first-and-second generation, obsolescent laser warning receiver [e]
- LITENING [r]: Electro-optical target acquisition and tracking pods, which mount aircraft wing pylons. [e]
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- Eurocopter Tiger [r]: Made by EADS, a light attack helicopter, used for armed reconnaissance, for countries including Australia, France, Germany and Spain [e]
- Laser designator [r]: A device that puts a distinctive, usually invisible, pattern of laser energy on an object, for purposes such as designating the target of a laser-guided bomb. [e]
- OH-58 Kiowa Warrior [r]: A United States Army helicopter with extensive sensors for surveillance and guiding weapons fired by other air or ground weapons platforms, and also is a light attack helicopter on its own rights. [e]
- M2 Bradley (armored fighting vehicle) [r]: A family of armored fighting vehicles, with roles including infantry fighting vehicle, scouting, forward observer, and other functions in a platform sufficiently survivable to accompany the M1 Abrams tank, although needing more protection [e]
- MH-8 Fire Scout [r]: Add brief definition or description
