AN/PAQ-1

The AN/PAQ-1 is a near infrared shoulder/tripod-mounted 16 lb. laser rangefinder/laser designator used by forward observers to obtain target range, and designate targets.[1] This battery-operated laser device has a maximum effective range of 1,500 meters.

The SEAL on the right is holding an AN/PAQ-1 LTD

The laser designator transmits a coded laser beam that is used to designate point or area targets. These can be detected by aircraft for various purposes, but also munitions such as the Copperhead 155 mm howitzer shell, Hellfire or Maverick missiles can home in on the laser spot.

See also

AN/GVS-5

References
  1. "Laser Target Designator". The National Museum of American History. Retrieved 3 March 2017.


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