Kearfott Corporationa subsidiary of Astronautics Corporation of
America
Proven TechnologiesInnovative Solutions
Main Battle Tank Line-of-Sight
Stabilization System
Kearfott’s Main Battle Tank Dual Axis Head Mirror Assembly (DAHA):
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Provides the stabilization solution for the M1A2 Abrams Tank Fire Control System (FCS).
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Offers best in class on‐the‐move sight stability in the presence of harsh environments.
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Excels at stabilizing large caliber weapons with minimal boresight walk‐off.
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Utilizes advanced control algorithms to maximize sight stability.
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Meets the stability requirement of 3rdgeneration Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensors.
1150 McBride AveLittle Falls, NJ 07424
973.785.6555 [email protected]
CONEX Gyro Low noise Superior reliability High shock and
vibration
capability
PCIe or VMEbus Interface Available with either VME
or VPX electronic cards
Next Generation TargetingEnhanced on-the-move (OTM)
stabilization for the Next Generation of FLIR Technology.
2nd
Gen 3rd
Gen
Robust ControlAlgorithms Adaptive friction
compensation Optimized target tracking
Main Battle Tank Applications M1A2 Abrams Tank M60 Battle Tank
Others
Reticle Stability Walk-off for Large Caliber Weapons
Main Battle Tank Stabilized Line-of-Sight (LOS) System
DescriptionThe Dual-Axis Head Assembly (DAHA) Line-Of-Sight
(LOS) Stabilization System, presently in full scale production, is
a key element of the Fire Control System (FCS) presently being used
on Main Battle Tanks and other fighting vehicles.
The DAHA provides turret reticle stabilization in the presence
of harsh environments, improving situational awareness and keeping
rounds on target. Applications include any vehicle requiring
stabilized guns and sights. The system provides improved image
acquisition and target tracking in harsh battlefield environments
and is operated with either PCIe or VME control electronics.
Performance Capabilities
Ambient Stabilization
