LANTIRN - General Characteristics

General Characteristics

Primary function: Low altitude navigation and targeting infrared for night flying

Contractor: Lockheed Martin, Inc.

Length: Navigation pod, 78.2 in (1.99 m); targeting pod, 98.5 in (2.51 m)

Diameter: Navigation pod, 12 in (305 mm); targeting pod, 15 in (380 mm)

Weight: Navigation pod, 451.1 lb (204.6 kg); targeting pod, 530 lb (240.7 kg)

Aircraft: F-15E,F-16A/B Block 20,F-16C/D, F-14A/B/D

Sensors: Infrared and terrain following radar sensors on the navigation pod. Infrared and laser designator and ranging sensors on the targeting pod

Introduction Date: March 1987

Unit Cost: Navigation pod, $1.38 million; targeting pod, $3.6 million