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Gunship Multispectral Sensor System (GMS2)

Gunship Multispectral Sensor System (GMS2) is the electro-optical/infrared fire control system in production for the Air Force Special Operations Command AC-130U Gunship. This mature, high performance multisensor system is an adaptation of the AH-1Z Target Sight System (TSS) now in production with the US Marine Corps.

The GMS2 consists of a large-aperture, midwave infrared (MWIR) sensor, two image-intensified television (I2TV) cameras, a near-infrared (NIR) laser pointer, and a laser designator/rangefinder (with eyesafe mode). These components are integrated into a highly stabilized turret to ensure outstanding image quality and highly accurate line-of-sight pointing for gunfire control.

The GMS2 program recently completed a flight demonstration of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development system to assess system performance in weapons accuracy, target imaging, line-of-sight stabilization, image blending, image processing, and system controls. Customer feedback was extremely positive.

FEATURES:

  • Third-generation, large-aperture MWIR sensor with four fields of view for long-range target detection, recognition, and identification
  • I2TV sensors for situational awareness and the ability to detect light sources, personnel locators, markers, beacons, etc.
  • Laser rangefinding and designation for targeting and delivery of laser-guided munitions
  • NIR laser pointer (visible in I2TV) for identifying and handing off targets
  • Advanced image processing for optimum image quality and algorithms for enhanced recognition and identification range performance
  • Image blending for improved passive situational awareness during night operations
  • Highly accurate line-of-sight pointing capability for weapons delivery
  • On-gimbal inertial measurement unit for accurate target geo-location
  • Versatile, modular architecture—also available in a smaller turret—for multiple mission applications and future growth; configurable to meet mission needs
  • Performance-based sustainment for guaranteed system availability and reduced life-cycle cost

Missiles and Fire Control
P.O. Box 650003
Dallas, TX 75265-0003
(972) 603-1000

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