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MK-IV STANAG 2129-compliant MWIR & LWIR IFF beacon
MK-IV

STANAG 2129-compliant MWIR & LWIR IFF beacon

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MK-IV

The MK-IV is a powerful IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) beacon that provides signaling in the 3-5 μm and 8-12 μm bands as standard, with optional 0.8 µm capability. Proven in service with military units, it is fully compliant with STANAG 2129.

Specifications:

Dimensions: Beacon D x H: 155 x 312 mm
Control Unit H x L x W: 70 x 150 x 111 mm
Weight: Beacon: 5.3 kg
Control Unit: 1.1 kg
(without batteries or accessories)
Power: 12/24 VDC, 7/4A
Detection Range: At 3-5μm using InSb Detector & 250mm lens: 8-9km
At 3-5μm using Airborne Optics (Litening): 20km
At 8-12μm using MCT camera at narrow field: 4km
At NIR using IR light intensifier: 10km
Radiation Divergence: Omnidirectional
Repetition Rate: 1.5 Hz
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