Valkyrie Aero utilizes the L3 Wescam MX-15DiA on its Embraer A-27 Tucano fleet which allows for the identification, ranging, auto tracking, illumination and guidance of precision munitions at ranges of up to 10 nautical miles, altitudes of 25,000’MSL, and speeds in excess of 300 KTAS.
The centerline mounting of the sensor eliminates fuselage blanking while providing a very capable day and night ISR/CAS/SAR/RESCAP aircraft with more than 3 hours of time on station. Valkyrie’s A-27 Tucanos can also broadcast a live feed from the sensor for 10 nautical miles (18.5 km) as well as record sensor video and all communications for debrief.
Focal Lengths: 27 mm, 135 mm, 675 mm, 2024 mm*
Fields-of-View: 26.67°, 5.43°, 1.09°, 0.36°
Note: *Optical focal length is 1012 mm.
Apparent focal length achieves 2024 mm when a 2x electronic zoom is applied
Output Power*: 1000 mW maximum
Wavelength: 860 ±30 nm
Horizontal Beam Divergence: 1.5 mrad
Vertical Beam Divergence: 1.0 mrad
Note: Laser manufacturer’s maximum design rating. Nominal hazard from turret influences may be less.
Output Power*: 90 mJ (nominal)
Wavelength: 1.064 ±0.002 μm
Beam Divergence: 0.25 mrad
Effective Range: 300m to 20km, ±5m (984 ft to 12 mi, ±16 ft)
