GUN-MOUNTED FIRE CONTROL THERMAL IMAGER

CATHERINE-GFC

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A MODULAR, LOW COST, STAND-ALONE FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMHigh shock resistant Thermal Imager, can be mantlet-mountedCompatible with outdoor environmentEmbedded Fire Control processing capability6.5-inch high-resolution flat panel display with integrated Command & Control for both Thermal Imager and Fire ControlEasy integration on all types of vehiclesLaser Range Finder (and other sensors) in option

GENERALCatherine-GFC Thermal Imager is an extra-rugged,above-armor version of Catherine-FC, the best-selling thermal imager from Thales.Supporting high levels of shock (200 g, 1ms), this version can be mantlet-mounted above armour.Associated with POP6C, it provides a low cost, stand-alone (easy integration), modular Fire Control system.Already integrated on 30 and 90 mm guns.

APPLICATIONS• Fire Control• Vehicle upgrade or new vehicle

FEATURES AND BENEFITS• High shock resistant Thermal Imager, can be mantlet-

mounted for easy integration (no Gunner’s Sight nee-ded)

• Compatible with outdoor environment ; hard carbon window. No need for specific housing

• Embedded Fire Control processing capability, no need for Computer Unit

• 6.5-inch high-resolution flat panel display with integrated Command & Control for both Thermal Imager and Fire Control saving space under armour

• Easy integration with all types of vehicles• Laser Range Finder (and other sensors)

in option for improved Fire Control accuracy

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICSSpectral Band: 8-12 μmField of view (FoV)• Wide FoV: 9° x 6.7°• Narrow FoV: 3° x 2.2°• Electronic zoom (2x): 1.5° x 1.1°Range• NATO Tank reconnaissance > 3 kmBoresighting• Axis stability < 0.1 mradDisplay• 6.5-inch LCD flat panel display, 640 x 480Size• Thermal Imager: 280 x 190 x 120 mm• Display: 222 x 220 x 86 mmPower supply• 20-30 VDC

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSTemperature range - Operating• Thermal Imager: -40 °C to +55 °C• Display: -32 °C to +55 °C

THALES OPTRONIQUE SAS - 2, avenue Gay-Lussac - CS 90502 - 78995 Elancourt Cedex - FranceTel: + 33 (0)1 30 96 70 00 - Fax: + 33 (0)1 30 96 75 50

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