BAE has unveiled what it claims is the first 12-micron thermal imaging sight.
The Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII "is the first military-grade thermal weapon sight to include the new 12-micron technology, which greatly reduces lens size, total system weight, and battery use, while delivering improved image quality," said a BAE announcement.
Based on the 17-micron Universal Thermal Clip-On, which is currently fielded by the U.S. military for long-range sniper and surveillance missions, the UTC XII can complement existing daytime sights, allowing users to switch from night to day mode with no interruptions.
"Our 12-micron technology, will allow users to detect, recognize, and defeat threats in all weather and visibility conditions, like never before," said Marc Casseres, BAE's director of imaging and aiming.
