Infirno sensor flown on Black Hawk

Lockheed Martin's Infirno sensor system has made its first flight on a Black Hawk helicopter.

"The INFIRNO sensor, which was successfully integrated on the nose of the Black Hawk, met test objectives that verified line-of-sight stability and image quality," said a Lockheed Martin news release. "The system completed more than eight flight test hours."

The 15-inch Infirno turret features high-definition mid-wave infrared and color sensors, advanced image processing, a multi-mode tracker, a laser designator/rangefinder, and geo-location capabilities. It can be used for fire control and ISR missions.

"This is the latest in a series of successful INFIRNO demonstrations," said Lockheed Martin's vice president of business development, Paul Lemmo. "The flight test proved INFIRNO's high-definition sensor performance and stability in a demanding rotary-wing environment."

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