F 35 Distributed Aperture System EO DAS

survivability and operational effectiveness by warning the pilot of incoming aircraft and missile threats, providing day/night vision and supporting the navigation function of the F-35's forward-looking infrared sensor. The DAS provides: •Missile detection and tracking •Launch point detection •Situational awareness IRST & cueing •Weapons support •Day/night navigation In addition to developing the EO DAS, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems is supplying the F-35's AN/APG-81 advanced ...

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YouTube | May 4, 2009

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