L-3 releases high-definition color spotter sensor

L-3 WESCAM has released a new high-definition color spotter sensor for its MX-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging system.

"This additional capability has enabled L-3 WESCAM to be the first to market with a 10-inch stabilized turret complete with EO wide, EO narrow and daylight spotter camera offerings," said an L-3 news release.

"Adding our new HD spotter to an MX-10 configuration enables customers to achieve unsurpassed magnification as well as industry-leading target detection, recognition and identification ranges from a 10-inch system," said L-3 WESCAM Vice President Paul Jennison.

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