AN/PAS-13
| AN/PAS-13 | |
|---|---|
AN/PAS-13(V)1 Light Weapon Thermal Sight (LWTS) | |
| Type | Scope and camera |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Category | Military |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Raytheon |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Produced | 1998 |
| No. built | 33,400 |
| Variants | Light, Medium and Heavy |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Medium: 5 pounds (2.3 kg) Heavy: 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) |
| Dimensions (L×H×W) | Medium: 15.8x6.3x6.3 inches Heavy: 18.11x6.3x6.3 inches |
| Cont Operation (h) | 7 hours |
| Field of vision (°) | Medium Wide: 18x10.8 degrees Narrow 6x3.6 degrees Heavy Wide: 9x5.4 degrees Narrow: 3x1.8degrees |
| Range of detection | Medium Human: 0.75 mi (1.2 km) Vehicle: 2.6 mi (4.2 km) Heavy Human: 1.7 mi (2.8 km) Vehicle: 4.3 mi (6.9 km) |
| System zoom | Medium 5x Heavy 10x |
The AN/PAS-13 light weapon thermal sight (LWTS) is an infrared sight developed for the United States military by Raytheon. The sight is designed for use on small arms, but it can also be used as a standalone observation device. The AN/PAS-13 uses thermal imaging, useful in day or night while also allowing visibility through smoke or fog, which may normally obscure other night vision devices. The PAS-13 reached initial operating capability (IOC) with the U.S. Army in 1998 reaching total production of 33,400 units by 2010.
In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/PAS-13" designation represents the 13th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for portable infrared detection equipment. The JETDS system now is also used to name all electronic systems and devices of entire Department of Defense and many NATO countries.