Lightweight Helicopter-Mounted Searchlight System (ENSURE-260).

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Abstract:

Two different lightweight helicopter-mounted searchlights were evaluated by the ACTIV from 22 June to 20 August 1969. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the overall suitability of these lights for night search and target acquisition missions in the Republic of Vietnam. Five aviation units used both the lights in a variety of missions. Author

Author(s):
Hickerson, Charles M.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY CONCEPT TEAM IN VIETNAM APO SAN FRANCISCO 96384
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 22 Jun-20 Aug 69,
Pagination:
0041

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Project Number(s):
ACTIV-ACA-13/69I
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*HELICOPTERS, AIRCRAFT SEARCHLIGHTS), (*AIRCRAFT SEARCHLIGHTS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)), NIGHT WARFARE, ARMY OPERATIONS, COMBAT SURVEILLANCE, TARGET ACQUISITION, INFRARED DETECTORS, INFRARED FILTERS, VIETNAM, ACCEPTABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Helicopters, Optical Detection and Detectors, Infrared Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
AIRCRAFT MODIFICATIONS, *BATTLEFIELDS, *ILLUMINATION, ENSURE 260 LIGHTS, H 1 AIRCRAFT, H 6 AIRCRAFT, *INFRARED SEARCHLIGHTS, LIGHTSHIP AIRCRAFT, OH 6A AIRCRAFT, SOUTH VIETNAM, UH 1 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1969 Dec 21