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If you’re interested in buying a lightweight laser designator, you may want to consider its price.
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What Is the Cost of a Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder?
It cost around $340,000, weighs just under 31 pounds, and is five pounds lighter than older lasers.
The first of 200 brand-new units were deployed at Fort Bragg in early February, and they will now be rolled out across the entire US military.
Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder (LLDR)
A lightweight laser designator rangefinder is a crew-served weapon used by infantry soldiers to designate targets at ranges up to 1,000 meters. It was developed during the Vietnam War.
Soldiers use the Laser Targeting Device (LLDR) to accurately target enemy forces with precision weapons and improve their ability to hit enemies with un-targeted weapons.
LLDR AN/PED-1
The AN/PED-6 LLDR provides a unique ability for forwarding observers, forward air controllers, and naval gunfire spot teams.
It has a built-in camera that can detect targets in daytime/darkness/obscurity conditions, range to them at an eye-safe frequency, and calculate their coordinates using its own GPS/elevation/azimuth capabilities.
The system then displays this information to other players in the game. It includes a NATO-coded laser designation for semi-active laser-guided missiles and laser spot trackers.
LLDR 2H (AN/PED-1B)
LLDR 2H provides precise targeting capabilities by integrating a celestial navigation system with an integrated digital magnetic compasÂsor.
An ongoing modification of an existing system is underway that retrofits fielded LL DR1 and 2s with the LLDR2H precision targeting capabilities.
LLDR 3
LLDR 3 is under development with an expected award date in Fiscal Year 2018.
LDR 3 will improve range performance over previous models while also incorporating Precision Azimuth Vertical Angles (PAVA) technology which will allow for 24/7 all-season precision targeting capabilities.
Benefit to the Soldier
Planned upgrades to the system will improve its ability to deliver precise targeting and extended range, and allow for the mounted operation to enhance warfighter performance.
Specifications
- Moving, day: Greater than or equal to 3 km (threshold) and 5 km (objective)
- Moving, night: Greater than or equal to 3 km (threshold) and 5 km (objective)
- Stationary, day: Greater than or equal to 5 km (threshold) and 10 km (objective)
- Stationary, night: Greater than or equal to 4 km (threshold) and 5 km (objective)
- Target Location Error: Less than or equal to 10 m at 4 km (threshold) and 10 km (objective)
- Total System Weight: Less than 35 pounds
Laser Rangefinders for the Military
Handheld Rangefinder Binoculars
Military and tactical forces can choose among a wide variety of handheld rangefinder devices, including the extremely lightweight JIM COMPACT rangefinder.
JIM COMPACT Rangefinder
It was derived from the proven JIMLR product line, which weighs just 2 kilograms but is equipped with everything needed for a multi-function long-range binocular system.
MOSKITO
The MOSKITO TIO is an IoT platform for smart cities. It has been used in many missions, including the MOSKITA family, which includes the MOSKITI and MOSKITO.
Both the JIM family and the MOSKITO family include products with integrated functions for daytime and nighttime observation, such as the thermal imaging function. The Safran VECTRONIX JIM HR includes an additional thermal imaging feature.
VECTOR
The VECTOR family should be mentioned here too. For example, Vector 23 allows for precise measurements up to 25 km. It perfectly matches the needs of military forces and special operations units.
We have a wide range of additional products available for you.
What is the Cost of a Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder?
Other Models
GonioLight V-TI
The ultimate tool for detecting, recognizing, identifying, and acquiring targets.
The GonioLight V-TI provides one million (1M) accuracy and can be used both day and night – in even the harshest environmental conditions.
Specifications
- Non-magnetic north finding
- Up to 7 days of mission capability
- A high-precisioÂn targeting and locaÂtion
- Interactive human-machine interface (IHMI)
GonioLight TI
Thanks to the system’s Thermal Imager, forward observers can penetrate total darkness, and even see through the densest sandstorms.
Specifications
- Non-magnetic north finding
- Up to 7 days of mission capability
- High-precision targeting and locating system
- Illuminated Human Machine Interface
GonioLight V
The basic GonioLight V system comes complete with a VECTOR Rangefinding Binocular. The system can easily integrate with your existing equipment.
Specifications
- Illuminated Human Machine Interface
- Non-magnetic north finding
- Up to 7 days of mission capability
- High-precision targeting and locating system
STERNA + PLRF25C
- The lightest configuration for the STERNA system (<3 kg / 7 lbs).
- Indication of azimuth accuracy
- 72 Hours extended mission capability
- Non-magnetic north finding
- Lock’n load mechanism
STERNA + JIM Family
The compact multi-functional infrared thermometer JIM LR is a good companion for the STERNA TENF.
Specifications
- Safety Package
- Indication of azimuth accuracy
- Lock’n load mechanism
- 72 Hours extended mission capability
STERNA + VECTOR Family
The performance upgrade for all missions with the well-proven VECTOR.
Specifications
- Non-magnetic north finding
- Lock’n load mechanism
- 72 Hours extended mission capability
- Excellent accuracy
STERNA + MOSKITO
You can call for a fire at any time of the night or daytime using this lightweight configuration (less than 4kg/9lbs).
Specifications
- Lock’n load mechanism
- Non-magnetic north finding
- Indication of azimuth accuracy
- Extended Mission Capabilities (EMC)
STERNA + MOSKITO TI
The extremely lightweight configuration and compact three-channels (direct view, uncalibrated thermal imaging, and low-lumen illuminator) multi-functioning system.
Specifications
- Indication of azimuth accuracy
- 72 Hours extended mission capability
- Non-magnetic north finding
- Lock’n load mechanism
Safran Vectronix Laser Rangefinders
Along with intuitive operation and ease of use, which makes all measurement data available even in stressful situations, reliability and availability are important for military operations.
Safran VectroÂnix laser rangefinder technology has been used in thousands of missions worldwide.
Maximum performance and maximum stability with minimum power consumption.
Conclusion
The LLDR is an advanced handheld laser rangefinder designed for military use. It has a powerful laser diode, a GPS receiver, and a tough aluminum casing. It also includes a carrying bag and a clean cloth.
Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
