ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin's
(NYSE: LMT) Legion Pod recently completed its first flight test,
successfully tracking multiple airborne targets while flying on an
F-16 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Legion Pod was integrated onto the F-16 without making any
hardware or software changes to the aircraft. Additional flight
tests on the F-16 and F-15C will continue throughout the year.
"Legion Pod is a production-ready, multi-sensor system," said
Paul Lemmo, vice president of fire
control at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "With our
most advanced hardware and software, a hot production line and an
established logistics depot, Legion Pod provides a
high-performance, low-risk, affordable capability to warfighters
today."
Equipped with an IRST21™ infrared sensor and advanced networking
and data processing technology, Legion Pod provides high-fidelity
detection and tracking of airborne targets. It also accommodates
additional sensors without costly system or aircraft
modifications.
Legion Pod is available to meet the requirements of the U.S. Air
Force F-15C infrared search and track program of record, which
include long-range detection and tracking in a wide field of view.
Its flexible design and open systems architecture enable Legion Pod
to offer a variety of capabilities for other fighter and
non-fighter aircraft.
For additional information, visit our website:
www.lockheedmartin.com/legionpod.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a
global security and aerospace company that employs approximately
112,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the
research, design, development, manufacture, integration and
sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
The Corporation's net sales for 2014 were $45.6 billion.
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