MX -15
TM
ROCK SOLID
FLIGHT PROVEN
WESCAM’s MX-15. Fully Digital. High Definition.
A Multi-Sensor, Multi-Spectral Imaging System
in a single LRU configuration.
Ideal for: Medium-Altitude; Covert ISR, SAR missions, Homeland Security
Airborne Installations: Aerostat, Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing, UAV
FEATURES & BENEFITS: MX-15
True HD Cameras Lowlight Spotter TV and Laser Illuminator
• Superior imaging resolution from EO and • 24/7 EO Imaging
IR cameras • Long-range subject ID (ship names, vehicles,
• 2 mega-pixel EO zoom and spotter cameras faces) in very low-light conditions
• True HD Digital Imaging 2
• 2-3x superior resolution over IR & I technology
- No image degradation due to compression • Available Spotter or Zoom Lens Product Enhancements:
• Spotter focal length increased 50% for improved
Image Blending range performance
• HD IR
• Multi-spectral imaging blends matched • Improved visibility through haze, fog & other
images from multiple sensors - uncovering
• Increased Spotter Focal Length
environmental obstacles
greater detail in each frame • Image Blending
• Reduces operator burden and improves Multiple Laser Payloads
surveillance efficiency • Long Range Target Illumination, Laser Pointing
and Range-Finding
Enhanced Local Area Processing: (ELAP):
• Real-time image enhancement for EO Day, MX-GEO Gen.3 Software Suite
EO Night & IR enhances contrast • Achieves highest target location accuracy
• Increases stand-off range • AVGT marries Video and GEO-Tracking to provide
• Improves feature detection & recognition robust target tracking MX-15 1080p EON
• High performance haze penetration
• Provides up to 4x electronic zoom MX-Series Commonality
• Common operator interfaces and hand
Solid-State IMU-Inside Technology controllers (HCL’s)
• All sensors share highest level of stabilization - ease & familiarity of use
• No calibration required for LRU swapout - simplified interchangeability
• Auto align to aircraft - efficiencies in support & technology MX-15 EO+IR Image Blending
enhancements
Multi-Format
• Meets the needs of new & legacy platforms MX-20 / MX-20D
through multiple Digital & Analog output formats See our products in action on
• Simultaneous digital & analog outputs Search:
• MX-15i Product Video
MX-15 MX-10
Integrated Electronics • MX-Series Product Video
• Installed weight reduced by up to 50lbs/22kg
• Eliminates 1 LRU MX-10D
• Reduced install and support costs MX-15D
MX-10GS
WESCAM’s EO/IR/Laser Systems
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ROCK SOLID
FLIGHT PROVEN MX-15
PAYLOAD SPECIFICATIONS - SELECT UP TO 6 IMAGING & LASER SENSORS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor Options for Thermal Imager Sensor Options for MX-Day/Night Spotter MX-15 Turret
≤100 lbs (all sensors) 15.5”(D) x 18.95”(H)
Sensor #1a - Standard Definition Thermal Imager: Sensor #4a - Lowlight Spotter TV: Power
Type: 3-5μm staring array (Used in conjunction with Sensor 3a) MIL-STD-704E,
Fields of View: 26.7°, 5.4°, 1.1°, 0.36° 720p & 1080p Camera Type: Charged Multiplied CCD (Mono) MX-15HDi - 280W (Avg), 900W (Max)
Fields of View: 0.29° 1080p - 2x Ezoom Available
or 0.29° 720p - 3x Ezoom Available Hand Controller Unit (HCU)
2.2 lbs, 4.25”(W) x 8.97”(L) x 3”(D)
Sensor #1b - High Definition Thermal Imager: Sensor #4b - Lowlight Spotter TV: 3.5W (Avg.); 5W (Max.)
Type: 3-5μm staring array (Used in conjunction with Sensor 3b) Cables
Fields of View: 35.5°, 9.4°, 1.9°, 1.2° 720p & 1080p Camera Type: Charged Multiplied CCD (Mono) Consult factory for available variants
Fields of View: 0.44° 1080p - 2x Ezoom Available
Environmental
Sensor #2 - Daylight Continuous Zoom TV: 0.44° 720p - 3x Ezoom Available
MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160
Type: 2 Megapixel Color HD
Fields of View: 2.8° to 40.5° - 1080p Sensor #5 - Laser Rangefinder (LRF)1:
TURRET SPECIFICATIONS
1.8° to 27.7° - 720p Laser Type: Eyesafe
Line-of-sight Stabilization
Wavelength: 1.54μm
Typically <5 μradians
Sensor Options for Daylight Spotter Pulse Rate: 12 pulses/min.
Consult factory for performance under specific
Range: 20km
vibration conditions.
Sensor #3a - Daylight Spotter TV: Range Resolution: ±5m
Camera Type: 2 Megapixel Color HD Stabilization and Steering
Fields of View: 0.37° 1080p Sensor #6 - Laser Illuminator (LI)2: (2) Axis Inner (pitch/yaw)
0.24° 720p Laser Type: Diode - (ANSI Class 4) (2) Axis Outer (azimuth/elevation)
Focal Length: 1500mm Wavelength: 860nm Vibration Isolation
Modes: Continuous, Pulsed (6) degree-of-freedom passive isolation
or Beam Power: 350mW or 700mW
AZ/EL Slew Rate: 0-60°/sec
Beam Divergence: Wide, Narrow, Ultra Narrow
Sensor #3b - Daylight Spotter TV: LOS Pan Range: Continuous 360°
Camera Type: 2 Megapixel Color HD Note: LOS Tilt Range: +90° to -120°
Fields of View: 0.55° 1080p • All FOV’s are for Digital outputs: Consult factory for FOV’s for
0.37° 720p Analog Outputs.
STANDARD INTERFACES
Focal Length: 1000mm 5 independent analog and digital output video channels.
Digital channel options are 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 525i, 625i
Note: Hand Controller Interface
• For sensor options 1-3: Up to 4x Ezoom available.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Interface WESCAM MX-15 MCU Interfaces:
Options RF
Moving Map Interface GPS Data Interface
RS-422 Serial Remote Control INS Data Interface
Radar Interface Searchlight Interface
MIL STD 1553B Interface Microwave Interface
GPS Time Sync Interface Metadata
Displays &
Moving Map
Performance Enhancement:
Operator Control Unit & Joystick GEO-Pointing
Autotracker (AVT) Embedded GPS Embedded
Moving Map system
Controller: Microwave Equipment:
Search Light WESCAM MX-15 MX Mission Grip MX-POD, Digital Transmitter
Diversity Rx
GPS
Mission Computer Antenna
Equipment described herein may require Canadian and/or U.S. Government authorization for export purposes.
Diversion contrary to Canadian and/or U.S. law is prohibited.
1 2 WESCAM has a policy of continuous product improvement.
Consult factory for
specific environmental Specification are therefore subject to change without notice.
Inquiries: 1 800 668 4355
and target conditions sales.wescam@l-3com.com
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