Wolfpack designs latest release is the Sniper pod for the RAF Harrier. Not knowing exactly what this piece of kit is I thought I would share the information with you thanks to Janes Avionics.

The AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP).
Is a long-range precision targeting system developed by Lockheed Martin for application on current and future US fighter aircraft. PANTERA (Precision Attack Navigation and Targeting with Extended Range and Acquisition) is the export variant of Sniper. Sniper is a modular design, allowing for podded, semi-conformal and internal configurations. The current system is in the form of a lightweight pod, which differs from current targeting pod designs, such as the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infra-Red for Night (LANTIRN), Thermal Imaging And Laser Designation (TIALD) and LITENING, in employing a dual-faceted sapphire fixed-shroud window nose section, which provides for roll only; the internal optical equipment provides for freedom in pitch. This approach avoids the requirement for a ball-type head and attendant cavities which are reported to be susceptible to airflow-induced acoustic vibrations. The point faceted front window should also provide some degree of stealth for external carriage on current fighter aircraft such as the F-16. Further, Sniper's small diameter compared to rival systems results in reduced drag in external carriage. To achieve the required high performance from the sensor package, Sniper incorporates a highly stabilised platform, with the optical bed stabilised with six mechanical isolators and smoothing algorithms employed to eliminate any residual jitter in the image. In common with current advanced targeting pods, Sniper XR features a 5 in common aperture, eliminating the need for continuous auto-boresighting. A dual-CCD TV/IR sensor package, including a Generation 2½ staring array FLIR operating in the 3 to 5.
Source: Janes Avionics

Contents
Total : 5 Resin Parts and 1 decal
A5 colour printing manual included
Cat no: WP48099
Price: $10.

Recommended kit: Hasegawa 1/48 Harrier GR 7A


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