Lockheed Martin today, introduced Advanced EOTS, an evolutionary electro-optical targeting system, which is available for the F-35's...
Lockheed Martin today, introduced Advanced EOTS, an evolutionary electro-optical targeting system, which is available for the F-35's Block 4 development.
Designed to replace EOTS, the F-35's current electro-optical targeting system, Advanced EOTS incorporates a wide range of enhancements and upgrades, including short-wave infrared, high-definition television, an infrared marker and improved image detector resolution. These enhancements increase F-35 pilots' recognition and detection ranges, enabling greater overall targeting performance.
Due to its similarity in shape and size to EOTS, Advanced EOTS can be installed with minimal changes to the F-35's interface. It will be housed behind the same low-drag window, maintaining the F-35's stealthy profile. Advanced EOTS production will be completed on the current EOTS line.
Advanced EOTS and EOTS are the first sensors to combine forward-looking infrared and infrared search and track functionality to provide precise air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting capability.
Advanced EOTS was developed jointly through significant Lockheed Martin and supplier investment, with team members drawing on proven experience in electro-optical sensor design and manufacturing.
The EOTS for the F-35 Lightning II is an affordable, high-performance, lightweight, multi-function system that provides precision air-to-air and air-to-surface targeting capability. The low-drag, stealthy EOTS is integrated into the F-35 Lightning II's fuselage with a durable sapphire window and is linked to the aircraft's integrated central computer through a high-speed fiber-optic interface.
EOTS enhances F-35 pilots’ situational awareness and allows aircrews to identify areas of interest, perform reconnaissance and precisely deliver laser and GPS-guided weapons.
