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LANTIRN TUTORIAL

For use with F-16 Multirole Fighter by NovaLogic

One of the more complex elements of the F-16 is theLow Altitude Navigation and

Targeting InfraRed for Night system. The LANTIRN system actually consists of the

AN/AAQ-13 Navigation pod and the AN/AAQ-14 Targeting pod that attach under the

forward fuselage of the F-16.

When the F-16 takes off, the LANTIRN is directed 30 degrees down from the horizontal

attitude. It can be made to slew in a 180-degree arc from this point, allowing it to follow

terrain and track ground targets.

For additional information on the LANTIRN system, please visit the

Official Lockheed Martin website at www.lmco.com/LANTIRN/info.html

Summary of content (5 pages)

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LANTIRN TUTORIAL For use with F-16 Multirole Fighter by NovaLogic One of the more complex elements of the F-16 is the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting InfraRed for Night system. The LANTIRN system actually consists of the AN/AAQ-13 Navigation pod and the AN/AAQ-14 Targeting pod that attach under the forward fuselage of the F-16. When the F-16 takes off, the LANTIRN is directed 30 degrees down from the horizontal attitude.
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Using LANTIRN Navigational Pod The navigation pod's terrain-following radar (TFR) and forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor enable pilots to fly during daylight or at night, under the weather, and at very low altitude. The TFR lets pilots maintain a selected altitude over terrain with varying elevation. Press the F9 key to activate the LANTIRN on the HUD. The holographic HUD will illuminate with a greenish overlay. The LANTIRN Navigational pod has a 21˚ x 28˚ field of view.
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Using LANTIRN Targeting Pod LANTIRN's targeting pod is integrated with the aircraft's fire control and internal navigation systems, providing multiple methods to acquire and destroy targets. You can target the LANTIRN with the LANT mode Multifunction Display or using the EO mode on the HUD. Pressing the CONTROL and HOME key at the same time toggle the field of view between 6˚ x 6˚ wide angle and 1.7˚ x 1.7˚ narrow angle zoom.
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Using LANTIRN with GBU Laser Guided Bombs GBUs are Laser Guided Bombs, this means the LANTIRN must “lase” or laser target a ground object for the bomb to be able to find it. Since the bombs guidance system relies solely on the LANTIRN pod, you will not be able to acquire another target with the LANTIRN until the bomb has impacted on its target. Use the SCROLL LOCK key to activate the Laser Designator. A small “L” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen when it is turned on.
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Using LANTIRN with AGM-65 Maverick missiles If you have acquired a ground target using radar, you may have the LANTIRN targeting system lock onto that object. After establishing the radar targeting box, press the CONTROL and END Key simultaneously. The LANTIRN will now attempt to maintain that lock independent of where you fly. If you want to target an object that is not one of your preprogrammed mission tar gets, you can manually slew the LANTIRN around and input a manual lock.