Army Thermal Weapon Sight

To ensure soldiers get the training and practice they need with thermal sensors project manager soldier.

Army thermal weapon sight.

In june 2005 drs was awarded a contract by the us army to produce a family of next generation tws based on uncooled thermal imaging technology for the m4 and other weapons. The an pas 13b uses thermal imaging so that it can be used day or night. The fws s will be the first clip on thermal weapon sight specifically developed and fielded by the army for the sniper community. 0 review s reap ir type 2 60mm mini thermal weapon sight.

The an pas 13b thermal weapon sight tws is an infrared sight developed for the united states military by raytheon the sight is designed for use on small arms in the u s. Thermal weapon sights. You re currently reading page 1. The thermal weapon sight tws an pas 13 v 3 heavy weapon thermal sight hwts for the squad leader s weapon m16 m4 series rifles and carbines m24 and m107 sniper rifles and m2 hb and mk19 machine guns.

Thermal imaging also allows the sight to see through smoke or fog. Fws i s thermal sensor gives soldiers the ability to see through fog dust and smoke giving an advantage both day and night. 0 of 100. The combat proven an pas 13b combines rugged lightweight modular construction with superior thermal imaging technology to give today s warfighter the ability to shoot equally well day or night significantly increasing.

12 micron thermal technology produces sharp thermal images day or night. The army s lightweight an pas 13 thermal weapon sight tws gives soldiers the ability to spot and engage even a well camouflaged enemy night or day through dust smoke or fog but attaining proficiency requires training and practice. The land warrior thermal weapon sight tws from drs electro optical systems group operating in the eight to 12 micron band can be fitted on top of the m4. Army reserve photo by spc.

0 of 100. Rapid target acquisition rta technology aids the shooter by providing the ability to simultaneously display the weapon sight imagery and aim point in the goggle allowing the user to aim the weapon at targets without shouldering it. Military s inventory but it can also be used as a standalone observation device. The an pas 13b thermal weapons sight tws is an advanced infrared weapon sight developed by the u s.

The an pas 13 thermal weapon sight tws provides soldiers with individual and crew served weapons the capability to see deep into the battlefield increase surveillance and target acquisition.