L-3 Introduces MX™-8 Electro-Optical/Infrared Imaging System for Lightweight Tactical Airborne Applications
October 03 2016 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its WESCAM
division has launched its smallest and lightest
electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) airborne imaging system, the
MX™-8. The MX-8 is designed for small tactical UAVs, light manned
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, and
tactical aerostats requiring high-performing imaging solutions. The
MX-8 will be on display and available for demonstration at L-3’s
exhibit during the 2016 Association of the United States Army
(AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition being held October 3–5 in
Washington, D.C.
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L-3’s MX™-8 is a high-performing,
low-weight tactical airborne imaging solution that blends the
versatility of larger MX™-Series systems with the flexibility
required for smaller UAVs and light manned ISR platforms. (Photo:
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“The MX-8 is a key addition to WESCAM’s MX™-Series product line,
as it addresses the growing demand for a lightweight, high-fidelity
imaging system,” said Michael T. Strianese, L-3’s Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer. “Our emphasis on developing advanced
technologies that address smaller form factor requirements is
reflected in the versatility and precision of this product. We are
working every day to align our research and development initiatives
with the continually evolving needs of a broad array of global
customers.”
The fully digital MX-8 has an installed weight of 15 pounds, or
6.8 kilograms, with a clearance level of less than 11 inches, and
is capable of supporting up to four sensors simultaneously. It
contains all the geolocation capabilities of L-3’s larger
MX™-Series systems and is equipped with an advanced image
processing suite that produces real-time image enhancement across
all sensors.
L-3 WESCAM is part of the Integrated Sensor Systems (ISS) sector
within L-3’s Electronic Systems business segment. The company is a
world leader in the design and manufacture of stabilized,
multi-spectral imaging systems. To learn more about L-3 WESCAM,
please visit the company’s website at www.wescam.com.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 38,000
people worldwide and is a leading provider of a broad range of
communication and electronic systems and products used on military
and commercial platforms. L-3 is also a prime contractor in
aerospace systems. The company reported 2015 sales of $10.5
billion.
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