Poland Acquires 34 ATP "Sniper" Targeting Pods For FA-50 Aircraft

Описание: Poland Acquires 34 ATP "Sniper" Targeting Pods For FA-50 AircraftThe Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), which acquired 18 FA-50 Block 20 fighter jets manufactured by the South Korean company KAI, will also equip its latest fighter jets with ATP "Sniper" target pods developed by the US defense firm. , Lockheed Martin.

The ATP Sniper targeting pod is also used by the B-1 "Lancer" bomber.

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By Admin Last update on 28 August 2023


The United States Department of Defense has agreed to sell a total of 34 of its newest target pods, the "Sniper" "Advanced Targeting Pod" (ATP). worth US$124.7 million, (RM561 million), will be installed on the FA-50 light fighter aircraft, made in South Korea owned by Poland.

Poland, which borders Russia, acquired 48 F A-50 aircraft, developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (K A I).

The ATP 200kg "Sniper" target pod is an electro-optical target tracking system, inside the pod responsible for managing the target tracking effort. high precision and intelligence, surveillance operations, air-to-air and air-to-ground missions on land and sea.

It consists of high-definition sensors, and laser sports trackers, and can accurately support. laser guided weapon system, and GPS guided weapon system, in the effort to shoot moving targets and static targets.

The ATP "Sniper" targeting pod will allow the FA-50 aircraft to identify targets. track and overcome it from deadlock distance. in addition to improving interoperability with other nato member countries.

According to a statement from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The United States, the sale of Sniper ATP target pods, will help improve the security of NATO partners. which is a force for economic stability and progress in Europe.

It also said the sale of the equipment would not change the balance of military power in the region.
The ATP "Sniper" target pod has completed integration tests, with the F A-50 aircraft, developed by South Korea in 2019. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RUDF), which acquired 18 Block 20 F A-50 fighters, manufactured by the company K A I .from South Korea is also believed to equip the aircraft with ATP "Sniper" target pods. developed by the United States defense firm, Lockheed Martin.

The first four RMAF Block 20 F A-50 aircraft are expected to be received by the end of 2026 followed by all other fighter aircraft.

The ATP "Sniper" target pod is a target pod that has proven its capabilities on the battlefield. joined by the United States and external customers, and used by F-15E, F-16 aircraft (all Blocks). B-1, A-10C, Harrier GR7/9 and F/A-18.

Lockheed Martin is also said to be in the final stages of integrating the Sniper ATP targeting pod on the United States Air Force's B-52 bombers.

Sniper ATP's ability to "plug and play." allowing it to be used by multiple platforms without having to change software. Among the Sniper ATP's targeting pod capabilities, include mid-wave Forward Looking Infrared. high definition, HDTV, dual-mode laser, laser dot tracker, laser marker, video data link, digital data recorder.

The targeting pod also has the ability to track tactical targets, via real-time imagery fed to a display in the cockpit.

Sniper ATP is also suitable for pairing with "J-Series" bombs. the latest for use against moving targets and fixed targets.