Products Catalogue 2014
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Products Catalogue 2014
www.thalesgroup.com Products Catalogue 2014 defence Optronics Homeland products and solutions POINTS OF CONTACT CONTACT THALES 2, avenue Gay-Lussac CS 90502 - 78995 Elancourt Cedex France [email protected] [email protected] PICTOGRAM LEGEND SOLDIER HELICOPTER VEHICLE FIGHTER GROUND FIXED TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT SHIP UAV CONTENTS LAND 5 soldier NIGHT VISION GOGGLES • LUCIE .................................................................................... • MONIE .................................................................................. • MINIE .................................................................................... • MINIE-D ................................................................................ • MINIE-D/IR ............................................................................ • BONIE-2 ................................................................................ • TYTO ...................................................................................... TARGET ACQUISITION SOLUTIONS • SOPHIE-TAS/C ........................................................................ LASER TARGET DESIGNATORS • TYR ........................................................................................ mission system integration ELECTRONIC ARCHITECTURES • Mission System Integration ...................................................... 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 fixed installation 13 MARGOT 13 13 13 • MARGOT 3000 ...................................................................... • MARGOT 8000 ...................................................................... Vehicle mounted surveillance and land recce SURVEILLANCE • MARGOT 3000 V.................................................................... • MARGOT 3000 VM ................................................................ RECCE • ROTOS .................................................................................. armoured fighting Vehicle MOBILITY AND LOCAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS • TDS ........................................................................................ • MINERVA ................................................................................ • RODVE/VEM .......................................................................... • CDCM DISPLAY ...................................................................... • ROCVE SB/DB ........................................................................ • ILSA ........................................................................................ 14 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 18 19 1 CONTENTS LAND armoured fighting Vehicle LONG RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS • CATHERINE-GFC .................................................................... LASER RANGE FINDERS • ESLVDE .................................................................................. • VELT ...................................................................................... DAY/NIGHT GUNNER AND PANORAMIC SIGHTS • DNGS B ................................................................................ • DNGS T1................................................................................ • DNGS T3................................................................................ • ORION .................................................................................. LASER WARNING DETECTORS • LWD ...................................................................................... GRENADE LAUNCHER • GRENADE LAUNCHER ............................................................ METEOROLOGICAL SYSTEM • METSMAN .............................................................................. 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 LAND & JOINT 28 soldier HAND-HELD THERMAL IMAGER & TARGET LOCATORS - SOPHIE FAMILY • SOPHIE-LR.............................................................................. • SOPHIE-MF ............................................................................ • SOPHIE-ZS ............................................................................ • SOPHIE-XF.............................................................................. • SOPHIE LITE .......................................................................... ROBOTICS • SPY ARROW............................................................................ • SPY COPTER .......................................................................... multi platform and Vehicle TACTICAL RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS - TIM FAMILY • TIM-UL.................................................................................... • TIM-TR .................................................................................... • TIM-LR .................................................................................... 2 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 32 33 34 CONTENTS LAND & JOINT multi platform and Vehicle LONG RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS - CATHERINE FAMILY • CATHERINE-FC ...................................................................... • CATHERINE-XP........................................................................ • CATHERINE-EZ........................................................................ • CATHERINE-MP ...................................................................... • CATHERINE-WS ...................................................................... SENSOR PACK - KATE FAMILY • KATE-LR .................................................................................. • KATE-TR .................................................................................. THERMAL IMAGERS FOR HOMELAND SECURITY - SUZIE FAMILY • SUZIE .................................................................................... • SUZIE LITE .............................................................................. LASER RANGE FINDERS • CELT2 .................................................................................... • CELT HR ................................................................................ • MELT/MELT D.......................................................................... 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 41 42 AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE • AREOS.................................................................................... • DJRP ...................................................................................... • AVNI ...................................................................................... • DB-STARS................................................................................ • SWEEPIR 20 ............................................................................ • SWEEPIR 40 ............................................................................ • NIES ...................................................................................... • TIMIX ...................................................................................... TARGETING • DAMOCLES MP ...................................................................... • TALIOS .................................................................................. • PIRATE .................................................................................... • FSO-IT.................................................................................... VISION • HELIE...................................................................................... • ANGIE .................................................................................... • EVS ........................................................................................ • AGILE 2 .................................................................................. 43 43 44 45 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 51 51 52 52 52 53 54 3 CONTENTS AIRBORNE DEFENSIVE AIDS SYSTEMS • DAL ........................................................................................ • MIRAS .................................................................................... • VICON-XF .............................................................................. • ELIX-IR .................................................................................... 55 55 55 56 57 NAVAL OPTRONIC MAST FOR SUBMARINES • CM010/CM011...................................................................... INFRARED SEARCH AND TRACK • ARTEMIS ................................................................................ 58 58 59 59 SUPPORT SERVICES DELIVERING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCES • OPTRONIC SYSTEMS RENTAL ................................................ • I LEVEL LOGISTICS .................................................................. • SMARTFLEET .......................................................................... • FILOMAIN .............................................................................. • MAINTENANCE CENTER ........................................................ • CUSTOMER ONLINE .............................................................. 4 60 60 60 61 61 62 62 LAND >> Soldier >> NVGs NIGHT VISION GOGGLES Wide range of innovative, compact and lightweight Night Vision Goggles reducing the burden of soldiers, drivers and pilots. The Night Vision Goggles enable mobility by night for soldiers, drivers and pilots. The NVG’s offer innovative, low-profile and lightweight product as well as connected solutions for Soldier systems and optically fused I²/IR solutions for improved detection capability. • Long-wearing comfort thanks to innovative compact, low-profile and lightweight designs. • Enlarged field of view compared to conventional goggles • Connected solutions for Soldier system (integrated video display) • Optically fused I²/IR solutions for improved detection capability. • High image quality, 80 years of experience in high precision optics • Large aperture lens for very low light level • Large choice of I² tube, Gen. II or Gen. III • Wide range of available accessories: face-masks, helmet-mounts, magnifiers, storage and transport cases, etc. • Available solutions free from US export constraint LUCIE The Reference Compact Night Vision Goggle Key Benefits: • An improved user awareness and mobility • A design decreasing torque of the helmet-mounted equipment that allows for long wearing comfort Key Features: • A wide Field of View (51°) increasing by 70 % the observed scene compared to conventional goggles • LUCIE weights only 435 g, one of the lightest goggles available • A very compact and low-profile design, with a short distance between the eyes and the goggle's center of gravity Key Success: • More than 50 000 units in operation worlwide Retour SOMMAIRE 5 LAND >> Soldier >> NVGs NIGHT VISION GOGGLES Wide range of innovative, compact and lightweight Night Vision Goggles reducing the burden of soldiers, drivers and pilots. MONIE Light and Compact Night Vision Monocular Key Benefits: • An improved user awareness and mobility • A highly modular design, allowing for various operational configurations (monocular, binocular or weapon-mounted) Key Features: • A wide Field of View (51°) increasing by 70 % the observed scene compared to conventional goggles • MONIE is the most compact and lightweight (280 g) monocular available on the market • Left eye or right eye use MINIE Ultra-Compact Night Vision Goggle Key Benefits: • An improved user awareness and mobility • A design decreasing torque of the helmet-mounted equipment allowing for long wearing comfort Key Features: • A wide Field of View (51°) increasing by 70 % the observed scene compared to conventional goggles • MINIE only weights 340 g, which is even lighter than many monoculars available on the market • A very compact and low-profile design, with a short distance between the eyes and the goggle's center of gravity 6 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Soldier >> NVGs NIGHT VISION GOGGLES Wide range of innovative, compact and lightweight Night Vision Goggles reducing the burden of soldiers, drivers and pilots. MINIE-D Connected Night Vision Goggle with Video Display Key Benefits: • Ultra-compact and lightweight goggle • Offering to the soldier new functions essential to modern warfare: remote aiming, I²-IR optical fusion and data display • Connectivity to soldier systems - Display of external video feeds (UAVs, sight, …) - Display of data from soldier system (maps, …) Key Features: • Enlarged field of view: 51° • Compact, low-profile, lightweight: 370 g • Large integrated video display field of view (42.5°) compliant with all video standards Key Success: • The NVG for Felin Soldier Modernisation Program (10,000 in-service) MINIE-D/IR Connected Fused Sensors Night Vision Goggle Key Benefits: • Ultimate sensors combination enabling decamouflage of potential threats while preserving mobility • Improved situational awareness in any battlefield conditions • Various IR image display modes (Full IR, Threshold, Contours) to enhance target detection Key Features: • Fast and easy mounting onto MINIE-D in less than 5 s to obtain genuine thermal imaging capability • 4 available configurations - I² or IR only, fused I²/IR and video streams display - according to mission requirements • Other specifications as for MINIE-D Key Success: • German Army’s choice for the GLADIUS soldier Retour SOMMAIRE 7 LAND >> Soldier >> NVGs NIGHT VISION GOGGLES Wide range of innovative, compact and lightweight Night Vision Goggles reducing the burden of soldiers, drivers and pilots. BONIE-2 Rugged Night Vision Binocular for Critical Missions Key Benefits: • Designed for the most demanding ground-based operations at low light levels • Unrivalled optical performances for high sensitivity at low light levels • Better depth perception thanks to stereoscopic vision (vehicle driving, special forces) Key Features: • Two different versions to better meet users requirements: - LW with F/1.2 objective lens: very lightweight enabling a better mobility - HP with F/0.95 objective lens: fast aperture collects 60 % more light than conventional binoculars for an increased sensitivity at low light levels • Ruggedized helmet adaptor suitable for driving operations on broken grounds • Self-contained system operating on a single AA battery or with a rear battery-pack for longer operations 8 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Soldier >> NVGs NIGHT VISION GOGGLES Wide range of innovative, compact and lightweight Night Vision Goggles reducing the burden of soldiers, drivers and pilots. TYTO Rugged Night Vision Binocular for Critical Missions Key Benefits: • Designed for the most demanding ground-based operations at low light levels • Possibility to rotate each side arm out of the way allowing monocular configuration when a darkadapted eye is required and reducing neck fatigue in stowed position • Better depth perception thanks to stereoscopic vision (vehicle driving, special forces) Key Features: • A universal solution, compatible with the main mounting shoe systems • Two different versions to better meet users requirements: - LW with F/1.2 objective lens: very lightweight enabling a better mobility - HP with F/0.95 objective lens: fast aperture collects 60 % more light than conventional binoculars for an increased sensitivity at low light levels • Ruggedized helmet adaptor suitable for driving operations on broken grounds Retour SOMMAIRE 9 LAND >> Soldier >> Target Acquisition Solutions TARGET ACQUISITION SOLUTIONS Lightweight Target Acquisition Solutions for day/ night observation and accurate target location. SOPHIE-TAS/C Lightweight Target Acquisition System for Artillery Key Benefits: • Day & Night • Long range: recognition range (NATO Tank) > 3.2 km • Compact and lightweight < 12 kg • Several options for high precision (1 mil) azimuth measurement and north finding: landmark, celestial, Firestorm etc. • Compatible with ATLAS C2/C4 Key Features: • Man portable, tripod operation • Easy to use man-machine interface in a PDA • Setting up time: Day 1mn30, Night 6 mn • Battery life: 5 h 10 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Soldier >> Laser Target Designators LASER TARGET DESIGNATORS Forward Air Control and Close Air Support. • Weapons – NATO compatible (STANAG 3733 Bands 1 and 2) • Integrated laser rangefinder function (accuracy +/- 5 m) • Full 24 hour operation possible with external Thermal Imager or Image Intensifier unit • Angular head option for 3D target location • Air cooled (no liquid cooling required) • Rugged, compact and lightweight TYR Laser Target Designator and Imager Key Benefits: • Fully integrated Laser Spot Imaging System (LSIS) offers unambiguous visual confirmation of designated target/laser spot • Battle-proven laser technology requires no liquid cooling • State-of-the-art connectivity (including remote firing capability) allows easy integration with other battle-field management assets • Compact and lightweight • Easy integration with handheld TI and BMS Key Features: • Integrated LSIS • Designation range to 10 km • Full STANAG 3733 compatibility • Weight 5.3 kg, Volume <7.3 L Key Success: • In-service with various European, Middle East and Asia-Pacific nations Retour SOMMAIRE 11 LAND >> Mission System Integration >> Electronic Architectures ELECTRONIC ARCHITECTURES Open and scalable electronic architectures for mission system integration. MSI Mission System Integration Key Benefits: • Improved integration is enabled through Standardised and Open, Scalable Architectures which: - Save Cost and Time involved in vehicle upgrade and re-role - Increase the Capability and Useablity of the Platform - Increase Operational Flexibility and Interoperability • Electronic Architectures allow growth and scalability, enable use of simulation for training and help realise training savings • Through life management is improved through better enabled HUMS Key Features: • Complies with UK GVA standardisation requirements • Complies with NATO platform level digital video standard Key Success: • In active service with the UK on latest vehicle programme and first UK GVA implementation 12 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Fixed Installation >> Margot MARGOT Multi Applications Ruggedised General Optronic Tools for surveillance and reconnaissance. MARGOT 3000 Man-portable Long Range Surveillance System Key Benefits: • Based on Sophie Hand Held imagers • Lightweight remote controlled observation • Mid Range surveillance and observation • 3D target location • Remote controlled either via cable or an optical fiber Key Features: • Can be operated Hand-held or on tripod with Pan&Tilt • Can be coupled with micro UAV (SpyArrow) MARGOT 8000 Long Range Surveillance Solution Key Benefits: • Based on SUZIE long range Therma Imager • Blue and land border surveillance • Gyro stabilized Pan & Tilt • Video streaming over IP • IP network controlled Key Features: • Operator Workstation with software tool box • LRF in option • Can be coupled with Radar or C2 • Operator Workstation with software tool box: - Panoramic day/night surveillance - Auto detection and moving target tracking - Target geo location on digital map Retour SOMMAIRE 13 LAND >> Vehicle Mounted Surveillance & Land Recce >> Surveillance SURVEILLANCE Multi Applications Ruggedised General Optronic Tools for surveillance and reconnaissance. MARGOT 3000 V Mobile Nomadic Optronic Dual Surveillance Key Benefits: • Based on Sophie Hand Held Thermal Imagers • All in one optronic system for border and coastal surveillance, strategic sites protection, law enforcement and counter-terrorism • Ruggedized laptop with software tool box: - Panoramic day/night surveillance - Auto detection and moving target tracking - Target geo location on digital map • Gyrostabilized Pan and Tilt platform • Dismountable hand-held sensor for patrolling • Automatic mini mast embedded in top case • Option 1: Acoustic Gun Shot Detection • Option 2: mini UAV coupling MARGOT 3000 VM Mobile Nomadic Optronic Military Surveillance Key Benefits: • Based on Sophie Hand Held Thermal Imagers • All in one optronic system for border and coastal surveillance, strategic sites protection, law enforcement and counter-terrorism • Operator Workstation with software tool box: - Panoramic day/night surveillance - Auto detection and moving target tracking - Target geo location on digital map • Gyrostabilized Pan and Tilt platform • Dismountable hand-held sensor for patrolling • Automatic electric mast • Option 1: Targetting Aquisition System • Option 2: Acoustic Gun Shot Detection • Option 3: mini UAV coupling 14 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Vehicle Mounted Surveillance & Land Recce >> RECCE RECCE Multi Applications Ruggedised General Optronic Tools for surveillance and reconnaissance. ROTOS Remotely Operated Thermal Observation System Key Benefits: • Long range vehicle mounted surveillance system • Flexible Modular Payload. TI (LW, MW, Uncooled). TV. LRF • Stabilised imagery • Integraton : Turnkey mast mounted system available. Includes sensor head, operator console, mast system, GPS • No ITAR Key Features: • Azimuth nx360°, Elevation +- 80° • Sensor payload 25 kg (heavy duty 40 kg version available) • Military vehicle environment (Shock, Vibration, Climate, EMC) Key Successes: • In active service on UK protected patrol vehicles • Proven integration with LSA and RWS Retour SOMMAIRE 15 LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Mobility and Local Situational Awareness MOBILITY AND LOCAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Tactical Range Thermal Imagers enhance the vehicle crew’s ability to better negotiate any possible threats. • Day and night driving • Better mobility and increased survivability through 360° 24 hour vision • Enhancing Situational AwarenessChoice of Fields of View 40° up to 100° • Choice of Uncooled sensors to match performance / price up to 1024 x 768 • Adapted to a complete range of armored vehicles TDS Thermal Driver’s Sight Key Benefits: • Compact Sensor Module design suitable for various vehicle types • Very sensitive system • Large field-of-regard Key Features: • Uncooled thermal imager operating in 8-12 μm spectral band • Available in 640 x 480 or 1024 x 768 detectors • Field-of-regard: 360 degrees • Fielded and combat proven • Essential component of a DVE or LSA system MINERVA Dual Band Sensor Key Benefits: • Compact and versatile thermal imager dual band sensor • Enhanced sensitivity for night viewing • Non-linear AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Key Features: • Uncooled thermal imager operating in 8-12 μm spectral band • Available in 640 x 480 or 1024 x 768 detectors • Small footprint: 58 mm x 96 mm x 110 mm • Combat Proven • Essential component of a DVE or LSA system 16 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Mobility and Local Situational Awareness MOBILITY AND LOCAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Tactical Range Thermal Imagers enhance the vehicle crew’s ability to better negotiate any possible threats. RODVE/VEM Remotely Operated Driver’s Vision Enhacer RODVE Key Benefits: • Steerable sensor module ( based on VEM) • Very wide field-of-regard 140 degrees Key Features: • Available in 640 x 480 or 1024 x 768 detectors • Uncooled thermal imager operating in 8-12 μm spectral band VEM Key Benefits: • Available in a multitude of field-of-views • Compact Key Features: • Available in 640 x 480 or 1024 x 768 detectors • Uncooled thermal imager operating in 8-12 μm spectral band • Available with a motorized wiper system • Fielded and combat proven • Essential components of a DVE or LSA system • Compact design allows for easy integration into any tactical and combat vehicle CDCM Compact Display Control Module Key Benefits: • Compact and versatile display, 10.4” • Facilitates Unity Magnification • Provides control and power to sensors • Proprietary method to smooth gray level transitions Key Features: • High Resolution 800 x 480 • Less than 4 Kg • Dimensions: 261 mm x 172 mm x 49 mm • Fielded and combat proven • Essential components of a DVE or LSA system Retour SOMMAIRE 17 LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Mobility and Local Situational Awareness MOBILITY AND LOCAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Tactical Range Thermal Imagers enhance the vehicle crew’s ability to better negotiate any possible threats. ROCVE SB/DB Remotely Operated Crew Vision Enhancer Key Benefits: • Wide field-of-regard (180°) • Day and night operational effectiveness • Equipped with a sensitive thermal imager and a color/low light visible camera. Key Features: • Available in 640 x 480 or 1024 x 768 detectors • FoV: 60° x 35° • Athermalized, Focus free • Essential components of a DVE or LSA system 18 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Mobility and Local Situational Awareness MOBILITY AND LOCAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Tactical Range Thermal Imagers enhance the vehicle crew’s ability to better negotiate any possible threats. ILSA Integrated Local Situational Awareness Key Benefits: • Flexible, modular, scalable system • Large choice of sensors • Specific sensors optimized for key requirements: Driving, close manoeuvring, 360° situational awareness • 24 hr sensing – Colour, Low Light Mono, TI • Intuitive Driver & Crew workstation HMI Key Features: • Colour, Low Light Mono & Uncooled TI sensors • Analogue or Digital (GVA Ethernet) interfaces • Choice of FoV from 40° to 104° Key Successes: • In active service with UK and Export armies on wheeled and tracked military vehicles • Supplied as a turnkey system if required. Can easily be integrated with existing systems. Retour SOMMAIRE 19 LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Long Range Thermal Imagers LONG RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS Long Range Thermal Imagers based on latest IR cooled technology for sighting systems and surveillance applications. The Catherine Family enables full day/night target detection, identification and improved firing capabilities even in adverse weather and obscured battlefield conditions. Designed for military wheeled or tracked vehicles, The Catherine Family offers all the advantages of cooled technology such as high sensitivity for long range performance even under adverse conditions, and the choice of the spectral band: LWIR (8-12 μm) for the “Dirty battlefield”, MWIR (3-5 μm) for ultimate performance in small size. • No risk with Thales, n°1 outside US market for Thermal Imagers for AFV • The widest range of Thermal Imagers in MWIR and LWIR • Thales technology leader, anticipating Customer’s requirements (smart zoom, digital video, Ethernet, smart processing…) • Customer & Integrator oriented solutions, "Families" of form, fit and function Thermal Imagers • Full MIL Spec, military wheeled or tracked vehicles, for high accuracy Fire Control under harsh environment • A wide experience in management of Transfer of Maintenance (ToM) and Transfer of Production (ToP) • ITAR free solutions • 8 000 Catherine worldwide CATHERINE-GFC A Low Cost Stand-Alone Modular Fire Control System Key Benefits: • Mantlet-mounted solution, modular, easy integration • No impact on gun elevation performance • Embedded Fire Control processing capability Key Features: • IR Performances as Catherine-FC • 6.5-inch flat panel display with Command and Control • Laser Range Finder (and other sensors) in option 20 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Laser Range Finders LASER RANGE FINDERS Rugged Laser Rangefinders for use on Air, Land and Naval platforms. ESLVDE Eyesafe Laser Video Day Elbow ESLVDE provides the user with a compact coaxial under-armour long-range day telescope, video and eyesafe laser rangefinder. Applications of ESLVDE include Vehicle Fire Control Systems, Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Situational Awareness. Key Benefits: • Unrivalled boresight alignment stability across full environmental range • Class 1 eyesafe • Single-shot ranging • Built-In-Test • Smallest form factor in class for ease of vehicle integration • Low power consumption Key Features: • Direct view: field of view of 8°, magnification of x8, resolution <8 secs • Pulse repetition rate: 1 Hz • Volume: 202 x 78 x 305 mm • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +71°C • Ranging performance: 200m-20 km, resolution 5 m • Optional Day TV camera Key Success: • Over 1500 units in-service with UK MOD and elsewhere Retour SOMMAIRE 21 LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Laser Range Finders LASER RANGE FINDERS Rugged Laser Rangefinders for use on Air, Land and Naval platforms. VELT Video Eyesafe Laser Transceiver Developed from battle-proven ESLVDE providing greater configuration/ customisation options. Direct and Indirect view variants available. VELT-I designed to be ideally suited to the requirements of the emerging unmanned turret market segment. Both VELT variants also offer strong through-life growth potential via the inclusion of such sub-systems as target designation. Key Benefits: • Unrivalled boresight alignment stability across full environmental range • Class 1 eyesafe • Single-shot ranging • Built-In-Test • Compact form factor for ease of vehicle integration • Low power consumption • Modular system offering growth options (e.g. under-armour LTD, range-gating etc.) Key Features: • Pulse repetition rate: 1 Hz • Volume: 203 x 79 x 306 mm • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +71°C • Ranging performance: 100 m-20 km, resolution 5 m VELT-I • Digital High-Resolution Day TV. The digital TV channel is full colour with a resolution of 1280 x 980 pixels. It is configurable with a 3.5° or 10.5° field-of-view, enabling ID ranges of >3 km or >1km respectively. The VELT-I system is capable of full remote operation VELT-D • Direct view optical channel with a field of view of 8°, magnification x8, resolution of <8 secs. User-defined software-injected ballistic graticule, eyepiece range display and further user-defined symbology. Additional Digital Day TV Video channel is also included, utilising signal formats including PAL or NTSC (analogue), GigE or VIVOE (digital) Key Success: • Selected by UK MOD for the Scout SV programme 22 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Day/Night Gunner and Panoramic Sights DAY/NIGHT GUNNER AND PANORAMIC SIGHTS Gunner’s sights and workstations designed to fit a wide range of turrets and vehicles. Selected for Scout SV, VBCI, Warrior, CV 90 series, Scimitar, Pandur, Pars, M113. The Thales DNGS family provides a comprehensive range of Gunners’ sights to meet all requirements. From the smallest possible mechanical sights for light vehicles to state of the art digital stabilised sights for long range surveillance and fire on the move. Sensors are protected under armour and look out via a low profile head mirror. DNGS sights are robust, reliable, combat proven and offer a choice of features to suit the vehicle capability and role: • LWIR, MWIR or Image Intensifier • Independently stabilised or mechanically linked • Magnified and unity day optics • TV Sensors • Eyesafe rangefinder • Digital Gigabit Ethernet or analogue video • Target detection and tracking • No ITAR DNGS B Very Small Mechanically Linked Key Benefits: • Detect and engage targets Day and Night • Smallest possible footprint • Integration: - Simple single unit – no additional boxes or cables - Mechanical gun linkage Key Features: • X6 Magnified day view • II night view • +50° to -10° elevation • Optional wide angle unity vision Key Success: • In active service worldwide DNGS T1 Day/Night Gunnery Sighting System Key Benefits: • Detect and engage targets Day and Night via direct optics or sensors • Compact, high performance gunnery system • Ballistic computation of gunnery parameters • Integration: - Compact sight unit. Flexible location of display & controls Key Features: • X6 Magnified day view plus wide angle unity vision • Colour Tv sensor • Choice of MW or LW thermal imagers • Eyesafe laser rangefinder • +50° to -10° elevation Key Success: • In active service worldwide Retour SOMMAIRE 23 LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Day/Night Gunner and Panoramic Sights DAY/NIGHT GUNNER AND PANORAMIC SIGHTS Gunner’s sights and workstations designed to fit a wide range of turrets and vehicles. Selected for FRES SV, VBCI, Warrior, CV 90 series, Piranha, M113, BMP series, VAB, BTR. DNGS T3 Dual Axis Stabilised Gunnery Sighting System Key Benefits: • Detect and engage targets on the move, Day and Night • Stabilised high resolution imagery • Modular system – LRUs replaceable at first line Key Features: • X6 Magnified view, wide angle unity vision, Colour Tv sensor • Choice of Megapixel MW or LW thermal imagers • Eyesafe laser rangefinder • 2 axis stabilization 50 urad • +45° to -14° elevation • Optional indirect version. Optional target detection & tracking capability • Open Digital Ethernet interfaces to GVA standards Key Success: • Selected for UK Recce vehicle ORION Stabilised Independent Panoramic Sighting System ORION provides the vehicle commander with a stabilised panoramic sight for long-range surveillance and target identification independent of turret orientation. Stabilisation enables on-the-move surveillance and weapon engagement and a Wide Area Surveillance mode provides a rapid overview of the surroundings. Enhancement options include automated target detection, tracking, and a laser target designator. Key Benefits: • Independent view for commander • Detect and engage targets on the move, Day and Night • Stabilised high resolution imagery • Modular system – LRUs replaceable at first line Key Features: • Colour Tv sensor • Choice of Megapixel MW or LW thermal imagers • Eyesafe laser rangefinder • 2 axis stabilization 50urad • Continuos nx360° azimuth. +45° to -14° elevation • Optional target detection & tracking capability • Open Digital Ethernet interfaces to GVA standards Key Success: • Selected for UK Recce vehicle 24 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Laser Warning Detectors LASER WARNING DETECT0R Rugged Laser Rangefinders for use on Air, Land and Sea platforms. • Enhances survivability in hostile environment • Detects Laser Range Finder and Designator • Covers a wide range of single continuous and multiple pulse lasers • Flexible configuration • Large detection footprint LWD Laser Warning Detector Key Benefits: • Enhances survivability by detecting a range of laser threats • Indicates threat direction • Indicates relevant countermeasure for operator to fire • Semi or fully automatic deployment of countermeasures • Simple to install and operate Key Features: • Detects rangefinders & designators up to 10 km • Spectral response 400 -1600 nm • Response time< 0.2 s. False alarm < 1/24 hr • Up to 8 detectors and 16 countermeasures per system • Integration: - Stand alone system, integrated system with Thales grenade launchers or integrated with customer’s defensive aids. Key Success: • In active service worldwide Retour SOMMAIRE 25 LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Grenade Launcher GRENADE LAUNCHER Enhances survivability in hostile environment. GRENADE LAUNCHER Key Benefits: • Obscure vehicle in both optical and IR bands from threat while maneuvering to safety 66 mm calibre Key Features: • Fires UK standard 66 mm or European 76 mm grenades • Various configurations are available • Integration: - Can be supplied as a complete system or individual launchers to be integrated into vehicle systems Key Success: • In service UK & worldwide 76 mm calibre 26 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND >> Armoured Fighting Vehicle >> Meteorological System METEOROLOGICAL SYSTEM Enhances accuracy of gunnery fire control. METSMAN High Accuracy Meteorological System Key Benefits: • Improves firing accuracy by providing real time meteorological information • Increased first round hit probability • Provides information to counteract NBC threats Key Features: • Wind Speed up to 40 m/s • Wind direction 360° • Provides Temperature, Pressure, Humidity • Serial interface • Provided with a dedicated display or Integrated with customer system Key Success: • In service on wheeled and tracked vehicles worldwide Retour SOMMAIRE 27 LAND & JOINT >> Soldier >> Hand-Held Thermal Imager & Target Locators >> SOPHIE Family HAND-HELD THERMAL IMAGER AND TARGET LOCATORS - SOPHIE FAMILY Hand-Held Thermal Imagers for day/night observation and accurate target location, from Tactical Range to Long Range. The Sophie Family offers the widest range of HHTI: LWIR (for “Dirty battlefield”) and MWIR (ultimate performance in small size), Thermal Imagers (observation) and Target Locators (target detection, identification and location), long range (cooled) and tactical range (uncooled). • Connected Targeting: ready for image + meta data transmission (USB, Ethernet…), and mission reporting (2 Go image and video storage) for evidential chain, • “One-stop shop”, a wide range of solution to fit operational requirement (Thales sole supplier to propose both MWIR and LWIR) • Thales technology leader, mastering all key technologies (optical design, detector, cooler, LRF, processing…) for optimised image quality and advanced features (image stabilisation, autofocus, USB …) • Multipurpose / multi-mission equipment: stand-alone or integration is systems for observation, target location or fire control • Store safely this high value item (PIN code) • ITAR free solutions • Short lead time for urgent operation request • More than 12,000 imagers sold in 60 countries over the world • A Sophie User’s Club to share experience with Customers SOPHIE-LR Hand-Held LWIR Long Range Thermal Imager Key Benefits: • LWIR (8-12 μm) spectral band, ideal for the “Dirty Battlefield” or facing sun or hot spots • Long range: recognition range (NATO Tank) > 3.2 km • Image stabilisation Key Features: • Field of View - 8° x 6° (magnification 4x) - 3.2° x 2.4° (magnification 10x) - 1.6° x 1.2° (electronic zoom) • Weight: < 2.4 kg • Dimensions: 310 x 250 x 110 mm • Battery life: 5-6 h Key Success: • The reference in Hand-Held Thermal Imager 8,000 in-service worldwide 28 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND & JOINT >> Soldier >> Hand-Held Thermal Imager & Target Locators >> SOPHIE Family HAND-HELD THERMAL IMAGER AND TARGET LOCATORS - SOPHIE FAMILY Hand-Held Thermal Imagers for day/night observation and accurate target location, from Tactical Range to Long Range. SOPHIE-MF Hand-Held LWIR Long Range Target Locator Key Benefits: • Acquire and locate targets in one click, even on the move • All IR performances of SOPHIE-LR, plus: - Colour TV 3.7° x 2.6° for day operation - Single pulse, high perf. eye-safe LRF up to 20 km - Digital magnetic compass < 0.5° - GPS: Internal + external connection - Laser pointer: 0.83 μm (option) Key Features: • Weight: 3.5 kg • Dimensions: 330 x 260 x 120 mm • Battery life: 4-6 h SOPHIE-ZS Hand-Held MWIR Long Range Thermal Imager Key Benefits: • MWIR (3-5 μm) spectral band for ultimate range in small size • Long range: recognition range (NATO Tank) > 4.5 km • Continuous optical Zoom 15° to 2.5° (magnification 2.1x to 12.8x) • Autofocus, image stabilisation • Image and video capture, 2 Go • Analogue and Digital HDMI video output, RS-422, Ethernet, USB Key Features: • Weight: < 2.4 kg • Dimensions: 250 x 250 x 110 mm • Battery life: 7 to 8 h Retour SOMMAIRE 29 LAND & JOINT >> Soldier >> Hand-Held Thermal Imager & Target Locators >> SOPHIE Family HAND-HELD THERMAL IMAGER AND TARGET LOCATORS - SOPHIE FAMILY Hand-Held Thermal Imagers for day/night observation and accurate target location, from Tactical Range to Long Range. SOPHIE-XF Hand-Held MWIR Long Range Target Locator Key Benefits: • Acquire and locate targets on the move • All IR performance of SOPHIE-ZS, plus: - Colour TV 3.7° x 2.6° for day operation - Single pulse, high perf. eye-safe LRF up to 20 km - Digital magnetic compass < 0.5° - GPS: Internal + external connection - Laser pointer: 0.83 μm (option) Key Features: • Weight: 3.5 kg • Dimensions: 310 x 250 x 120 mm • Battery life: 6 to 7 h SOPHIE LITE Lightweight Tactical Range Target Locator Key Benefits: • Acquire and locate targets in one click • The smallest and lightest day and night target locator in the world • Latest high resolution 640x480 uncooled technology • IR Field of view 7° x 5.2°, reco. range (NATO Tank) > 2 km • Colour TV 6° and 3° for day operation • Eye-safe Laser range finder up to 4 km • Digital magnetic compass < 0.5° • Image Stabilisation, Autofocus, e-Zoom & Fusion • Image Recording & Storage • GPS: Internal + external connection • Laser pointer (option) Key Features: • Weight: 1.6 kg • Dimensions: 181 x 190 x 87 mm • Battery life: 4-6 h 30 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND & JOINT >> Soldier >> Robotics ROBOTICS Micro and Mini UAV. • Fully autonomous with set of automatic modes • 3D Training/mission/debriefing capabilities witheasy to operate SpyC ground control station • Common Ground control for micro or mini sizes, fixed or rotary wing aerial vehicles • Only one operator required • Video and mission data real time transmission and recording • Cartographic tool box (compliant with most map standards) • Can be operated on a moving vehicle SPY ARROW Autonomous Local Surveillance UAV Key Benefits: • Micro fixed wing UAV • Max Take-off weight: 800 g • Endurance: 30 min+ • Data link range: 5 km+ • Wind conditions: 10 m/s + • SpyC Ground multi drone control Station • IR or TV camera SPY COPTER Multi Role Autonomous Mini-UAS Key Benefits: • Mini Rotary wing UAV • Max Take-off weight: up to 20 kg • Endurance: 30 min up to 50 min • Endurance with 2 stroke engine: 2 h • Data link range: 10 km • Wind conditions: 15 m/s + • SpyC Ground multi drone control Station • 2 axis gyrostabilised gimbal with IR and TV cameras Retour SOMMAIRE 31 LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Tactical Range Thermal Imagers >> TIM Family TACTICAL RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS - TIM FAMILY Thermal Imaging Modules based on latest IR uncooled technology for sighting systems and surveillance applications. The TIM Thermal Imagers Family enables full day/night target detection, identification and improved firing capabilities even in adverse weather and obscured battlefield conditions. Designed for military wheeled or tracked vehicles, the TIM Family offers all the advantages of uncooled technology such as short turn-on time, high reliability and low whole life cost, added to ultimate rang performance thanks to latest 17μm detector technology. • IR: Day and Night + Adverse conditions, decamouflage • High boresight retention, designed for Fire Control • LWIR (8-12 μm) spectral band: ideal for “dirty battlefield” • Uncooled technology for short turn-on time, high reliability and low whole life cost • Latest uncooled technology for enhanced range performance in small size • Flexible modular solutions for every application: wide choice of field of views and resolution • Wide FoV for urban operation/situational awareness, narrow FoV for long range • Wide FoV for Local Situational Awareness and urban operation, narrow FoV for long range • Analogue video (PAL/NTSC) for legacy, digital video for ultimate performance • Full MIL Spec • Free from US export control • TIM Family standard interface • Combat proven, more than 3000 TIM in-service worldwide TIM-UL Thermal Imaging Module – Ultra Lite Key Benefits: • Ideal for ultra-lite Remote Controlled Weapon Stations • Wide Field of View for urban operation/situational awareness • Up to 4x e-Zoom to get all benefit from high resolution sensor Key Features: • VGA version : - VGA Detector 640 x 480 - VGA Filed of View : 13° x 10° • XGA version : - XGA Detector 1024 x 768 - XGA Field of View : 21° x 16° • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 1.2 km • Athermalized, focus-free • Dimensions: 115 x 60 x 70 mm 32 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Tactical Range Thermal Imagers >> TIM Family TACTICAL RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS - TIM FAMILY Thermal Imaging Modules based on latest IR uncooled technology for sighting systems and surveillance applications. TIM-TR Thermal Imaging Module – Tactical Range Key Benefits: • Single or Dual Field of View • Compact and lightweight, easy integration: 196 x 136 x 136 mm Key Features: • Wide Field of View for urban operation/situational awareness • Interpolated e-Zoom to get all benefit from high resolution sensor Single FoV - VGA version (640x480) • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 2.7 km • Field of View: 6.2° x 4.6° Dual FoV - VGA version (640x480) • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 3.5 km • Field of View: 13° x 9.7° - 4.2° x 3.1° Dual FoV - XGA version (1024x768) • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 3.5 km • Field of View: 21° x 15° - 6.7° x 5° Retour SOMMAIRE 33 LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Tactical Range Thermal Imagers >> TIM Family TACTICAL RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS - TIM FAMILY Thermal Imaging Modules based on latest IR uncooled technology for sighting systems and surveillance applications. TIM-LR Thermal Imaging Module DFoV – Long Range Key Benefits: • Uncooled ultimate range performance, latest generation uncooled detector, 17 μm pitch • Dual Field of View, wide FoV for urban operation/situational awareness VGA version (640x480) Key Features: • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 4.4 km • FoV 12.5° x 9.4° - 3.1° x 2.3° • Gradually-stepped interpolated 4x Electronic Zoom • Dimensions: 274 x 180 x 171 mm XGA version (1024x768) Key Features: • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 4.4 km • FoV 20° x 14° - 5° x 3.5° • Gradually-stepped interpolated 4x Electronic Zoom • Dimensions: 274 x 180 x 171 mm 34 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Long Range Thermal Imagers >> CATHERINE Family LONG RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS - CATHERINE FAMILY Long Range Thermal Imagers based on latest IR cooled technology for sighting systems and surveillance applications. The Catherine Family enables full day/night target detection, identification and improved firing capabilities even in adverse weather and obscured battlefield conditions. Designed for military wheeled or tracked vehicles, the Catherine Family offers all the advantages of cooled technology such as high sensitivity for long range performance even under adverse conditions, and the choice of the spectral band: LWIR (8-12 μm) for the “Dirty battlefield”, MWIR (3-5 μm) for ultimate performance in small size. • No risk with Thales, n°1 outside US market for Thermal Imagers for AFV • The widest range of Thermal Imagers in MWIR and LWIR • Thales technology leader, anticipating Customer’s requirements (smart zoom, digital video, Ethernet, smart processing…) • Customer & Integrator oriented solutions, "Families" of form, fit and function Thermal Imagers • Full MIL Spec, military wheeled or tracked vehicles, for high accuracy Fire Control under harsh environment • A wide experience in management of Transfer of Maintenance (ToM) and Transfer of Production (ToP) • ITAR free solutions • 8 000 Catherine worldwide CATHERINE-FC Compact LWIR Thermal Imager Key Benefits: • LWIR (8-12 μm), the preferred spectral band for Battlefield • Perfect fit for Gunner’s Sight upgrade, including T-Tanks • Compact: 250 x 180 x 120 mm, easy integration in most sights Key Features: • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 3.3 km • Field of View: 9° x 6.7° - 3° x 2.2° Key Success: • Over 6,000 units in service in 25 countries Retour SOMMAIRE 35 LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Long Range Thermal Imagers >> CATHERINE Family LONG RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS - CATHERINE FAMILY Long Range Thermal Imagers based on latest IR cooled technology for sighting systems and surveillance applications. CATHERINE-XP Smallest in-class Long Range Thermal Imager Key Benefits: • Smallest in-class (3 l) - Easy integration • Available in LWIR (8-12 μm) or MWIR (3-5 μm) • Analogue or digital video output, Ethernet • Growth potential through high power Image Processing Key Features: • Field of View: 9 x 6.7° - 3 x 2.2° (other FoV available) • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): - MWIR variant: 5.5 km - LWIR variant: 4.1 km • Dimensions: 265 x 172 x 100 mm Key Successes: • 1200 Catherine-XP in-service worldwide • Integrated in Gunner’s and Commander’s Sights, and Land Recce systems CATHERINE-EZ Smart MWIR Thermal Imager Key Benefits: • Smart zoom 14 x 11° to 1.2 x 1° • Compact: 250 x 180 x 120 mm, easy integration in most sights • Analogue or digital video output, Ethernet • Growth potential through high power Image Processing Key Feature: • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 9 km 36 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Long Range Thermal Imagers >> CATHERINE Family LONG RANGE THERMAL IMAGERS - CATHERINE FAMILY Long Range Thermal Imagers based on latest IR cooled technology for sighting systems and surveillance applications. CATHERINE-MP Compact High Performance Megapixel Thermal Imager Key Benefits: • SXGA (1280 x 1024) video formats providing best in-class performance and image quality • Available in LWIR (8-12 μm) or MWIR (3-5 μm) • Analogue or digital video output, Ethernet Key Features: MWIR variant • Field of view: 10 x 8°-5 x 4°-2.3 x 1.8° • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 9.4 km LWIR variant (other FoV available) • Field of view: 10.5 x 8.4°-3.5 x 2.8° • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 5.9 km Key Success: • Current UK preferred in-service Thermal Imager with the British Army CATHERINE-WS Long Range Thermal Imagers for RCWS Key Benefits: • Affordable cooled MWIR Thermal Imager, when uncooled is not enough • Long range: - Tank ID > 3 km - Soldier ID > 1 km • Smart zoom 22 x 17° to 1.4 x 1.1° • 22° WFoV for Situational Awareness and urban operation Key Features: • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 5.5 km • Dimensions: 250 x 180 x 110 mm Retour SOMMAIRE 37 LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Sensor Pack >> KATE Family SENSOR PACK - KATE FAMILY Kate is a Family of “all in one” fully integrated Sensor Pack for easy integration and maintenance. They include a Thermal Imager, a TV sensor, an eye-safe Laser range finder, and options such as Laser pointers. Designed for military wheeled or tracked vehicles, they allow full day/night target detection, identification and improved firing capabilities. KATE-LR Long Range Sensor Pack for RCWS and Turrets Key Benefits: • “All in one” Sensor Pack for easy integration and maintenance • Long range, cooled MWIR technology - Tank ID > 3 km - Soldier ID > 1 km • Smart zoom 22 x 17° to 1.4 x 1.1° • 22° WFoV for Local Situational Awareness and Urban Operation Key Features: • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 5.5 km • High resolution (HD) colour sensor • Laser rangefinder 3 km (option 10 km) • Laser pointer (option) • Analogue or digital video • Dimensions: 260 x 180 x 240 mm KATE-TR Tactical Range Sensor Pack for RCWS and Turrets Key Benefits: • “All in one” Sensor Pack for easy integration and maintenance • Tactical range, latest uncooled technology - Tank ID > 1.8 km - Soldier ID > 0.75 km Key Features: • IR Detector 640x480 (other format upon request) • Field of view: 13 x 9.7° – 4.2 x 3.1° • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 3.5 km • High resolution (HD) colour sensor • Laser rangefinder 3 km (option 10km) • Laser pointer (option) • Dimensions: 235 x 185 x 275 mm 38 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Thermal Imagers for Homeland Security >> SUZIE Family THERMAL IMAGERS FOR HOMELAND SECURITY - SUZIE FAMILY The Suzie Family has been designed to offer long range capability associated with optical zoom for 24/7 homeland security application. SUZIE Long Range Thermal Imager for Homeland Security Key Benefits: • Smart zoom: 20 x 16 to 0.6 x 0.5° • Autofocus • VGA (640 x 512) digital video • Ready for system integration • High reliability Key Features: • Range (NATO Tank Reco.): 11 km • Analogue or Digital video output • Dimensions: 490 x 240 x 190 mm SUZIE LITE Long Range Thermal Imager for Homeland Security Key Benefits: • Affordable cooled Thermal Imager, when uncooled is not enough • Long range: - Vehicle Reco > 5.5 km - Pedestrian Reco > 2 km • Smart zoom 22 x 17° to 1.4 x 1.1° • Autofocus Key Features: • Analogue or Digital video output • Dimensions: 250 x 180 x 110 mm Retour SOMMAIRE 39 LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Laser Range Finders LASER RANGE FINDERS Rugged Laser Rangefinders for use on Air, Land and Naval platforms. • Multipurpose Laser Rangefinders • Ranging up to 20 km • Over 10 years of experience with thousands of LRFs In-service worldwide • Eyesafe (Class 1 or Class 3R): 1.5 μm wavelength • Repetition rates up to 10 Hz for fast moving targets • Full MIL-Spec CELT2 Compact Eyesafe Laser Transceiver CELT 2 is a fully integrated eyesafe LRF for fire control or reconnaissance missions. CELT incorporates the proven, class-leading, Thales Miniature Eyesafe Laser Transceiver (MELT) technology within a rugged environmentally-sealed enclosure. The housing also contains an integral switched-mode powersupply, leading to a compact ''one box'' LRF solution. Key Benefits: • ''0ne box'' self-contained LRF solution • Class 1 eyesafe • Single-shot ranging • Wide operating temperature range enabling integration with an extensive range of applications and platforms • Lowest weight and volume in class Key Features: • Pulse repetition rate: 1 Hz • Beam divergence: 0.4 - 0.6 mrad • Weight: 1.1 kg • Volume: 150 x 90 x 55 mm • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +71°C • Ranging performance: 20m - 20 km, resolution 5 m, accuracy of +/- 5 m Key Success: • In-service with UK MOD, French DGA and Swedish MOD (>600 units shipped to date) 40 Retour SOMMAIRE LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Laser Range Finders LASER RANGE FINDERS Rugged Laser Rangefinders for use on Air, Land and Naval platforms. CELT HR Compact Eyesafe Laser Transceiver - High Repetition The Compact Eyesafe Laser Transceiver- High Repetition (CELT-HR) laser rangefinder is designed to integrate into Naval, Land and Airborne tracking sensor platforms. CELT-HR will provide a rapid update on range information on fast moving targets to provide accurate data to fire control systems (accurate calculation of lead angle projection). Key Benefits: • ''0ne box'' self-contained LRF solution • Class 3R eyesafe • Single-shot ranging • Wide operating temperature range enabling integration with an extensive range of applications and platforms • Full performance from first shot (no external cooling required) • Lowest weight and volume in class Key Features: • Pulse repetition rate: 10 Hz • Beam divergence: 0.4 - 0.6 mrad • Weight: 2.5 kg • Volume: 195 x 140 x 75 mm • Operating temperature range: -30°C to +55°C • Ranging performance: 50m - 20 km, resolution 1 m, accuracy of +/- 2 m Key Success: • In-service with UK MOD Retour SOMMAIRE 41 LAND & JOINT >> Multi Platform & Vehicle >> Laser Range Finders LASER RANGE FINDERS Rugged Laser Rangefinders for use on Air, Land and Naval platforms. MELT/MELT D Miniature Eyesafe Laser Transceiver The Miniature Eyesafe Laser Transceiver (MELT) laser rangefinder is designed to provide users with a neatly packaged modular laser rangefinder for integration within larger OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) electro-optic systems. MELT is designed to be integrated into OEM land, air and naval platforms, hand-held EO surveillance systems and vehicle & airborne turrets/gimbals. Key Benefits: • Miniature laser design • Class 1 eyesafe • Single-shot ranging • Wide operating temperature range enabling integration with an extensive range of applications and platforms • Lowest weight and volume in class • Low power consumption Key Features: • Pulse repetition rate: 1 Hz • Beam divergence: 0.4 - 0.6 mrad • Weight: 360 g (336 g MELT-D) • Volume: 100 x 75 x 50 mm (100 x 75 x 40 MELT-D) • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +71°C • Ranging performance: 20 m - 20 km, resolution 5 m, accuracy of +/- 5 m Key Success: • Over 2000 units in-service with UK MOD and elsewhere 42 Retour SOMMAIRE AIRBORNE >> Reconnaissance RECONNAISSANCE High performance Strategic and tactical Reconnaissance system, combat proven, totally coherent with combat aircraft flexibilty and survivability. AREOS Airborne Reconnaissance Electro Optical System Key Benefits: • High level of operational flexibility • Day / Night recce capability at long stand-off ranges and at very low altitude and high speed • Simultaneaous IR/visible collection combining wide swath and high resolution • High rate real-time imagery transmission, with no rendez-vous point needed on the aircraft route • Sensor to shooter loop drastically reduced through deployable Data link stations Key Features: • 2 large sized focal plane arrays in the visible and in the 3-5 μm infrared for simultaneous collection • Aircraft carrier operations capable • Image collection from 200 ft to 50 kft, wide swath / high resolution • Planned or opportunity and multiple collection modes, including video, 180° cross track capable • Fully NATO STANAG compliant, digital recording • Includes ground exploitation system MINDS Key Successes: • In service under RAFALE Air Force and Navy, incl. operations on Aircraft carrier • Combat Proven on recent and current theatre of operations (air and naval operations) Retour SOMMAIRE 43 AIRBORNE >> Reconnaissance RECONNAISSANCE Fully integrated on Tornado, Harrier, Hawk, Gripen, F-16 and F-5. DJRP Digital Joint Reconnaissance Pod Key Benefits: • World class reconnassance capability for image quality and area coverage • Day / Night Low and Medium Level Operations and flexible stand off geometries • High Reliability and Low Through Life Costs Key Features: • Compatible with most bus interfaces and pylon configurations • Modular architecture caters for capability growth Key Success: • Combat proven and recently qualified on Gripen 44 Retour SOMMAIRE AIRBORNE >> Reconnaissance RECONNAISSANCE AVNI Wide Area Surveillance System Key Benefits: • World class surveillance capability for image quality and area coverage • Day/night low level airborne surveillance • Visible spectrum, infra-red, multispectral, hyperspectral; tailored to meet customer needs • Adaptable to suit various aircraft configurations (fixed / rotary / UAS) • Detect and identify activities in and threats to: Infrastructure - Homeland Security - Environment Key Features: • Power System: Flexible according to aircraft • Wide field of view, continuous imagery in Long Wave Infrared & Visible • Imagery recorded in NATO standard for ease of exploitation on NIES or TIMIX groundstations • Pod size and mass: 0.6 m x 0.4 m, 32 kg • Avni is EASA cleared Retour SOMMAIRE 45 AIRBORNE >> Reconnaissance RECONNAISSANCE State of the Art Sensors covering full spectrum that can be packaged according to aircraft environment. DB-STARS Dual Band STand-off Airborne Reconnaissance Sensor Key Benefits: • High level of operational flexibility • Day / Night recce capability at long stand-off ranges • Wide and narrow Filed of View, horizon imagery collections • Simultaneaous IR/visible collection combining wide swath and high resolution • Can be used on mission aircraft Key Features: • 2 large sized focal plane arrays in the visible and in the 3-5 μm infrared for simultaneous collection • Long range image collection 1000 ft to 50 kft, wide swath / high resolution • Multiple planned or opportunity collection modes, including video through line of sight agility Key Successes: • In service under RAFALE Air Force and Navy, incl. operations on Aircraft carrier • Combat Proven on recent and current theatre of operations 46 Retour SOMMAIRE AIRBORNE >> Reconnaissance RECONNAISSANCE SWEEPIR family In service on multiple aircraft types. SWEEPIR 20 Long Wave Infra Red Linescan Sensor Key Benefits: • Simultaneous High Resolution and Wide Field of View • High Dynamic Range • Compact, Lightweight and Robust • Ease of Platform Integration • High Reliability • Day/night reconnaissance sensor Key Features: • Spectral band: LWIR band: 8 m to 14 μm • Transverse 190° scanned - 180° displayed • Line rate 1200 lines per second • Resolution: 8192 pixels per line • Dimensions: 320 x 360 x 260 mm • Weight: 17.5 kg (Self-contained single unit) Key Success: • In-service and Combat Proven SWEEPIR 40 High Resolution Reconnaissance Sensor Key Benefits: • Simultaneous High Resolution and Wide Field of View • High Dynamic Range • Compact, Lightweight & Robust • Ease of Platform Integration • High Reliability for Persistent Operations • Visual Band and Near Infra-Red Operation • Multi Role Reconnaissance Applications: - Low Level, Medium Level, Stand off, Patrol Key Features: • Spectral band: Vsible and VNIR, 500 nm to 950 nm • Resolution: 12288 pixels per line • Dimensions: 812 x 358 x 317 mm • Weight: 62 kg • Focal length: 450 mm Key Success: • In-service and Combat Proven Retour SOMMAIRE 47 AIRBORNE >> Reconnaissance RECONNAISSANCE Fully qualified on combat aircraft. NIES Networked Image Exploitation System Key Benefits: • Compatible with multiple sources of data: - Fast Jet recce - UAS - Networked ground based sensors • Enables real-time tactical operations • Multi-user networked image dissemination: - Task / information sharing and management • Open architecture provides ISR interoperability Image Exploitation - Key Features: • Dissemination across networks: - Multi-source - Multi-use • GeoClic – Map based selection of imagery TIMIX Thales Information Management & Imagery Exploitation Key Benefits: • Visibility of the intelligence management process • Continuous situational awareness at all levels of command • Coordinated control over tasking • Efficient / effective use of intelligence product Information Management - Key Features: • Shared situational awareness • Visibility over multiple missions • Guided workflow management • Supporting Collaborative working 48 Retour SOMMAIRE AIRBORNE >> Targeting TARGETING The Thales combat proven Laser Designation and targeting pods benefit from more than 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing. More than 130 DAMOCLES have been produced and are operated by several Air Forces and the French Navy. Already integrated on Mirage 2000, RAFALE, Super Etendard, Mirage F-1, Sukhoï 30, Tornado and Typhoon. DAMOCLES MP Multifunction Targeting Pod Key Benefits: • Day /night Multi mission: Long range high precision identification and designation, navigation • Fix or mobile targets, Air to Surface and Air to AIr • Native multi-aircraft capability • High precision target coordinates extraction • Compatible with all types of Precision Guided Munitions (Laser guided, INS/GPS, imagery), Collateral damage estimate • Networked Data link Key Features: • High level of stabilization associated with accurate and robust Multi criteria target trackers • MWIR 3rd generation detector • High energy dual band multifonction laser for long range operations • Qualified for aircraft carrier operations Key Successes: • Combat Proven, forward deployed • Integrated on 7 aircraft types Retour SOMMAIRE 49 AIRBORNE >> Targeting TARGETING The Thales combat proven Laser Designation and targeting pods benefit from more than 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing. TALIOS®, the new addition to the Thales Laser Designation Pod portfolio is designed with warfighters to address an ever more challenging operational environment TALIOS New generation multi-function targeting pod Key Benefits: • Permanent Vision™: TALIOS® widens the vision throughout the targeting chain • Multi sensors for permanent all conditions day or night vision • Collect and Connect with all other stakeholders for a shared vision & seamless cooperation on theater Key Features: • The very first pod designed to carry out the entire kill chain • An innovative approach for unmatched situational awareness • « Plug & Fight » on all existing and future fighters • Operational readiness at the core of the design concept • Open architecture and a high level of functional integration Key Successes: • Ordered by French Air Force & Navy 50 Retour SOMMAIRE AIRBORNE >> Targeting TARGETING Detect enemy aircraft while being undetected and immune to jamming. PIRATE - IRST Passive InfraRed Airborne Tracking Equipment Key Benefits: • Passive Air-to-Air intercept and Air-to-Ground sensor • Automatic detection and multi-target tracking • Superior target discrimination and prioritisation • Long range passive Air-to-Air capability with a large Field of View • High angular resolution and track accuracy Key Features: • IR image of forward scene and ground targets • Image viewable on pilots helmet display • Navigation and landing aid Key Success: • Developed and manufactured by the EUROFIRST consortium FSO-IT Identification and Laser Range Finding Key Benefits: • Air-to-Air and Air-to Surface surveillance and localization • Long range passive visual identification • No sensitivity to electromagnetic counter measures Key Features: • 3D-tracking with high accuracy • Very large field of regard • Eye-safe laser ranging for 3D-tracking (Angular + Range) • Growth potential for : - IRST - Night visual identification • Qualified to RAFALE fighter environment including take-off and landing from A/C carrier Key Successes: • In service ; more than 160 units ordered ; production ongoing • Combat Proven with Air Force and Navy • Integrated to the RAFALE fighter Retour SOMMAIRE 51 AIRBORNE >> Vision VISION In service in several Air Forces. HELIE Night Vision Goggle for Airborne Operations Key Benefits: • Designed to improve the performances at the lowest light levels • Compact, lightweight and high-performance design based on aspherical lenses which boosts the I² tube performances Key Features: • F/0.95 objective lens aperture for increased sensitivity at low light levels • 25 mm eye relief for pilots optimum comfort and improved peripheral vision • Compliant with all types of cockpit lighting thanks to removable external filters (A,B,C class or 645 nm) Key Successes: • Combat proven. In service in all French forces (including Armed Forces, Police, Customs and Public safety groups) • Integrated on all helicopters in service in French Forces Compatible with all ANVIS NVG Helmets ANGIE Night Vision Goggle for Fighter Aircraft Pilots Key Benefits: • Designed for harsh flight conditions at low light levels • Compact, lightweight and high-performance design reducing pilots neck injuries caused by heavy load factors and compatible with non-prepared ejection Key Features: • Mechanical interface allowing go-out of the goggle in case of ejection • Innovative optical design based on aspherical lenses • 25 mm eye relief for pilots’ optimum comfort and improved peripheral vision • Integrated on Rafale and Mirage 2000 Key Success: • Selected by French Air Force and Naval Aviation 52 Retour SOMMAIRE AIRBORNE >> Vision VISION Fly and land in night/ adverse weather conditions. EVS Enhanced Vision System for Airborne Operations Key Benefits: • Provides the pilot (the crew) with a high definition image, day or night in adverse weather • Increase the safety of flight for landing, take-off, taxiing and weather assessment • For military applications, it improves flight conditions for low altitude navigation and landing on unprepared airports (no light) • Integration: Single, compact, low weight LRU Key Features: • Dual spectral band for airport lights vision and situational awareness Wide Field of View (35° x 26°) • High definition resolution (1280 x 1024 pixels) • Electronic Boresighting Key Success: • Qualified for A400M program Retour SOMMAIRE 53 AIRBORNE >> Vision VISION Flight/mission recording system and aircraft surveillance monitoring system. • High quality solid-state colour imager • High resolution > 550 lines ppw, 350 lines pph • Aspect ratio - 4 horizontal x 3 vertical • Refresh rate - 50 Hz PAL or 60 Hz NTSC • Synchronisation - Free running or external AGILE 2 Airborne Gyrostabilized IR Light Equipment Key Benefits: • Day & Night Airborne Surveillance Missions • Mainly dedicated to Search & Rescue Missions, Home land Security and Border and Maritime Surveillance • Surveillance of industrial Sites, Offshore Market, Situational awareness for Forest Fire control • Homeland security Key Features: • Compact Multi-Missions, Multi-sensors Gyrostabilized System • Four optical channels: High resolution IR camera and Color-TV camera with continuous zooms, Eye-Safe Laser Range Finder, Laser Pointer. Laser Designation in option • 3 axis active Gyro-stabilized Gimbal with 360 ° continuous Azimuth and +30°, -100° Elevation movement capability • Auto-tracking, system coupling (GPS, Moving Map, Radar, INS, Video Data Link) • Integration: Low weight (20Kg) and low size (305 mm), 3 LRU’s including control panel Key Success: • Already integrated on board rotary wing UAV, helicopters (Puma/SuperPuma, Ecureuil 350/355, Gazelle) and fixed wing aircrafts (Cessna 172, TBM 850). Maritime version for integration on board naval vessels 54 Retour SOMMAIRE AIRBORNE >> Defensive Aids Systems DEFENSIVE AIDS SYSTEMS Passive detection against most recent threats. DAL Laser Warning Receiver Key Benefits: • 3 sensor heads and a CPU board to cope with: - Laser Target Designator (LTD) - Laser Range Finder (LRF) - Laser Beam Rider (LBR) • Low false alarm rate and short reaction time • Coverage: full azimuth angular • Weight: < 13 kg (sensors and processing unit) Key Success: • Fielded on RAFALE MIRAS Missile Warning System - Passive Element Key Benefits: • Passive MWS • Infrared dual-color analysis • Spectral and kinematic analysis • Detection of large set of missiles • Programmable threat library Key Features: • Low false alarm rate • Long range detection • Short time alert publication • Full aircraft coverage • Sensor (x3): 364 x 232 x 213 mm, 12 kg • Computing unit: 4MCU ARINC600, 5 kg Key Success: • Integrated on Airbus Military Aircraft (1553 bus, ARINC 429) Retour SOMMAIRE 55 AIRBORNE >> Defensive Aids Systems DEFENSIVE AIDS SYSTEMS Easily configured to suit customer requirements for integration, platform and countermeasure type. VICON XF Countermeasure Dispensing System Key Benefits: • High Performance Countermeasures Dispensing System • Counters hostile IR and RF Threats by dispensing programmed sequences of expendable chaff or flare payloads • Easy integration on platforms and Defensive Aids Suites • Compatible with Standard NATO form factor expendables • Allows direct communication with future ‘smart’ expendables Key Features: • Power System: 28V DC • Dispenser : 117 x 262 x 268 mm, 3.1 kg • Chaff / Flare Dispenser Control Unit(cockpit mounted): 77 x 146 x 235 mm, 2.2 kg • Boxed CMDS Processor Module alternative controller option (non-cockpit mounted): 234 x 67 x 253 mm, 2.5 kg • Safety Disarm Unit: 76.2 x 65 x 98 mm, 0.3 kg • Suitable for use on helicopters, military transport aircraft, fighters and UAVs Key Success: • Thales Countermeasures Dispensing Systems are in service worldwide and are combat proven 56 Retour SOMMAIRE AIRBORNE >> Defensive Aids Systems DEFENSIVE AIDS SYSTEMS Easily configured to suit customer requirements for integration, platform and countermeasure type Supports growth for Future Threats and Environments. Provides Multi-functional IR capability. ELIX-IR Multi-Functional Threat Warning System Key Benefits: • High Performance Threat Warning System • Declares current and future hostile Missile and Gunfire threats • Easy integration on platforms and Defensive Aids Suites • Suitable for use on helicopters, military transport aircraft, and UAVs • A whole life, cost effective, solution for future threats • Upgrade infrastructure supporting service provision for growth • Options for Service provision for system level management • Supports growth for Future Threats and Environments - Provides Multi-functional IR capability Key Features: • Provides accurate Timely Bearing and Elevation information of Threat Location and Fire post • Provides IR imagery in support of platform operations • Power System: 28 V DC • CPU: 124 x 230 x 322 mm, 10.2 Kg • Optional: Recorder Unit, 204 x 148 x 190 mm 6.0 Kg Retour SOMMAIRE 57 NAVAL >> Optronic Masts for Submarines OPTRONIC MASTS FOR SUBMARINES In production for the Royal Navy's new ASTUTE class submarines, Japanese Navy, Royal Swedish Navy. • Family of non-hull penetrating optronic masts for different customer requirements • Non-hull penetrating ESM, communications and radar masts • Range of penetrating periscopes for SSN, SSK and mini submarines • All products facilitate high performance, safe and reliable ISTAR operations • The next generation of submarine visual systems • Innovative designs incorporating the latest, proven technologies • Periscopes in service with several navies throughout the world • A comprehensive range of logistic support options CM010/CM011 Optronic Masts Key Benefits: • Advanced stealth features - Quick look round - Radar absorbent material - Water cutting fairings • ESM support for multi-spectrum surveillance Key Features: • High definition day/night sensors - IR; Colour TV; Low light TV • Stabilisation: 3-axis providing blur-free images • Common LoS: -15° to +60° • Multiple Fields of View supporting image fusion: x1.5; x6, x12 Key Success: • Dual optronic mast solution selected for the British Royal Navy's new ASTUTE class submarines 58 Retour SOMMAIRE NAVAL >> Infrared Search and Track INFRARED SEARCH AND TRACK System providing a full 360° panoramic surveillance against all above water threats with a high refresh rate (10 Hz). • Full 360° day/night situation awareness - Detects, tracks and classifies all “above water” types of threats, from sea skimming missiles to small crafts - Very long range detection • Efficiency against short distance asymmetric threat • Very high image frequency rate • Fully integrated to Combat Management Systems or in "stand alone" mode • Low false alarm rate • Electronic Stabilization • Easy to install and to maintain • First systems already operational on board the French destroyers and soon on board the Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier ARTEMIS Advanced Reliable Third Generation Electro-optical Multiplexing Infrared Search and Track Key Benefits: • Automatic detection and tracking: - Up to 200 air and surface targets simultaneously - Including stealthy air maneuvering threats and surface asymmetric threats - Track publication to CMS with associated plots for possible sensors fusion Main characterisitics: • 3rd generation 3-5 μm waveband optimized for maximum sensitivity in naval environment • High image frequency rate: 10 Hz (10 time higher than all existing IRST) • Full 360° azimuth coverage - no blind sector - no rotating heads large Field of View in elevation with electronic Stabilization • Easy to install: - On any platform (classical mast, co-localized or separated heads) - Non-rotating system fitted for integrated masts or superstructures • Data & IR video images recording capability Key Success: • Qualified on FREMM Frigates (French Navy) Retour SOMMAIRE 59 SUPPORT SERVICES >> Delivering Operational Performances DELIVERING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCES OPTRONIC SYSTEMS RENTAL Key Benefits: • Latest technology of optronic system at any time • Rent an optronic system for occasional uses or specific missions • Fit your fleet to your fluctuating needs • No investment • Pay for your need I LEVEL LOGISTICS Test benches Key Benefits: • Support test equipment specialized for thermal imagers (intermediate level of maintenance) • Modular architecture allows maintenance on various types of thermal imagers Key functions: • SRU fault location test, adjustment after SRU replacement, correct operation check and maintenance test reports • Compact design facilitates set-up: Man Machine Interface simplifies thermal imagers maintenance tasks • Operational site deployable version available 60 Retour SOMMAIRE SUPPORT SERVICES >> Delivering Operational Performances DELIVERING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCES SMARTFLEET Overall management of the fleet Key Benefits: • Fleet management of equipment • Data analysis, configuration management • Evaluation of remaining fleet global potential, real-time alert • Planning and monitoring of maintenance operations: - 0ptimize inventory management - Development of dashboards • Centralize information FILOMAIN Digital tablet Key Benefits: • With a few clicks, the software directs a Customer through the data related equipment. It provides the link between all interfaces attached to a product. It place emphasis on easy navigation between the different programmes related to the product. • Diagnosis tool included • Provides Thermal Imager maintenance and logistics solution on the trial field with a touch screen computer • User & maintenance documentation included • E-learning included Retour SOMMAIRE 61 SUPPORT SERVICES >> Delivering Operational Performances DELIVERING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCES MAINTENANCE CENTER Turn key solution Key Benefits: • Provide the customer with the capability to maintain optronic systems (from Thales or any others manufacturers) • Our clean room facilities benefit from several years of Thales experience in optronic (Infra Red, laser and Light Intensification) manufacturing and support • A tailor-made solution which could embed buildings, clean room facilities, optical and electronic test benches, trainings, oversea support, processes… • Maintenance contract of the whole supplies can be proposed CUSTOMER ONLINE Web portal Key Benefits: • Web portal providing services for increased efficiency: https://www1.online.thalesgroup.com • Services available: on line documentation, software upgrades, on line procurement, on line repair tracking, obsolescence management, training, users club, web clubs, interactive workspaces • Access via secure internet connection 24 hours a day from any location, with smart card access or login password if required 62 Retour SOMMAIRE - 2014 - © Thales THALES OPTRONIQUE SAS – 2, avenue Gay-Lussac, CS 90502 – 78995 Elancourt Cedex, France Tél : +33 (0)1 30 96 70 00 – Fax : +33 (0)1 30 96 75 50