DB110 night vision system installed on PAF fighter Jets

[araz]

A question for the experts .Is it possible to integrate this into the plane itself to avoid using a hardpoint?
Araz

 

[AVIAN]

A question for the experts .Is it possible to integrate this into the plane itself to avoid using a hardpoint?
Araz

No, there is no need to put it on seperate hardpoint, infact todays devises are specifically custmized to put them not only in beneath the aircraft but also on helmet mounted sight.

 

[fatman17]

That is because to date your airforce does not have a need for a pod like this as there is no comparable threat like PAF has to face.
egards
Araz

i read somewhere that india might use the IAF against the maoists/naxalites!

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

^ No we have big problem with it, still our air force dont have high advanced night vision sensors like this

well .. if you close your eyes and enlighten your mind you can see far beyond the horions who needs night vision

 

[Jigs]

Does PAF have night capability ? Like LANTIRN pods or squadrons with that role ?

 

[Bhairava]

That is because to date your airforce does not have a need for a pod like this as there is no comparable threat like PAF has to face.
egards
Araz

Thanks for explain is it multi purpose or only air to ground

 

[Bhairava]

well .. if you close your eyes and enlighten your mind you can see far beyond the horions who needs night vision

. . . Thanks

 

[razgriz19]

Does PAF have night capability ? Like LANTIRN pods or squadrons with that role ?

our upgraded mirages already had night capabilities and now f-16s too..

 

[Jigs]

our upgraded mirages already had night capabilities and now f-16s too..

The Mirages could do night time precision strikes ?

 

[razgriz19]

What are major differences b/w DB110 , LANTIRN & Sniper ATP?

i believe DB110 is for reconnaissance, and LANTIRN and SNIPER are targetting pods.

 

[razgriz19]

The Mirages could do night time precision strikes ?

yes, mirage 5 ROSE 3 are capable of delivering precision night strikes

 

[Jigs]

yes, mirage 5 ROSE 3 are capable of delivering precision night strikes

Ah thanks for the info

 

[araz]

i read somewhere that india might use the IAF against the maoists/naxalites!

Fatman
Firstly it would tentamount to big trouble in India if they use air power.Secondly, if they do decide to do so and want to carry on night operations, then they will be going for something similar, otherwise for day time ops, what they have currently should suffice.
Kindest regards
Araz

 

[Crypto]

DB-110

Pakistan Air Force in order to further enhance its capabilities has started installing DB-110/RAPTOR Airborne Reconnaissance Pod with night vision capability on its fighter jets. According to military sources, PAF has enhanced its night reconnaissance capability by installing the DB-110 Airborne Reconnaissance Pod.

The DB-110 reconnaissance pod is a digital, real-time, tactical reconnaissance system designed to capture images in day or night, using electro-optical sensor technology. The pod can transmit Images via datalink to the ground in real time.

DB-110 is a long-range oblique sensor to provide long-range, medium range and short-range imaging systems to support standoff and penetrating missions. It can be operated autonomously, by the pod's reconnaissance management system. Imagery is viewed on the F-16's cockpit video display, enabling the pilot to verify targets and conduct tasks such as battle damage assessment. This system allows the pilot increased flexibility over current fielded systems.

The long-range telescope provides focal lengths of 110-inches and 55- inches in the EO and IR, respectively. A beam-splitter behind that telescope separates the visible and infrared wavelength energy. Independent relay optics focus this energy onto separate visible and infrared focal planes.

Picture shows a daytime visible wavelength image. The full scan is shown on the left,ranging in off-track range from 11 – 12 nm (near to far edge of scan). A full resolution enlargement of a region of interest is shown on the right. Vehicles are easily identified and people easily seen at this range.

The short-range optics are located on the opposite side of the long range telescope and consist of a 16-inch focal length EO and a 14-inch IR system. Each of these separate optics use the same focal planes as does the long-range system. In operation, either the long- or short-range system can be used. The roll gimbal rotates the DB-110 system 180o to point the desired optic through the aircraft window.

Picture is collected at a further range, 16 nautical miles. In the enlarged image, people can still be recognized.

It is also in operation on the OP-3C aircraft flown by the Japanese Maritime Staff Office, Poland's newly procured F-16C/Ds (Peace Sky) and U.K. Royal Air Force Tornados.

According to military sources UAV 'FALCO' has also been updated and has been installed with forward locking infrared system, which will greatly help in operation against militants in Tribal Areas. PAF Mirage Jets have also been modified and installed with refueling system. -

 

[TaimiKhan]

Excellent info Echelon, thanks for it.

Well it seems this system can very well be used against India. F-16s flying inside Pakistani air space can look deep inside of India and can give a clear picture of the defensive measures being taken on that side of the border and the preparations and placement of forces near the border in case of emergencies or when IA deploys its forces near the border during any standoff.

Excellent system.