Lockheed Martin (Chalet D10) recently completed the first flight of its Infirno sensor turret on an UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The sensor met test objectives to verify line-of-sight stability and image quality, the manufacturer said.
“This is the latest in a series of successful Infirno demonstrations,” said Paul Lemmo, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control vice president. “The flight test proved Infirno’s high-definition sensor performance and stability in a demanding rotary-wing environment.”
The 15-inch Infirno turret, integrated in the nose of the H-60, contains high-definition, mid-wave infrared and color sensors, multi-mode tracker and laser designator/rangefinder with geo-location capability and advanced image processing.
The system enables users to deploy laser-guided munitions and conduct long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Its modular components can be maintained or upgraded without removing the turret from the aircraft.
Infirno can also be integrated on ground and maritime platforms.