AN/PEQ-1 SOFLAM
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AN/PEQ-1A SOFLAM
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USAF Tactical Air Control Party operators using a SOFLAM during training at Aviano Air Base, Italy in 2012
The AN/PEQ-1 also known as a Special Operations Forces Laser Acquisition Marker (SOFLAM or SOF-LAM) is a U.S. military laser designator designed for use by special operations forces, under more rugged field conditions.[1]
History[]
The AN/PEQ-1 was first used in combat in the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War.
Specifications[]
Per the manufacturers' specifications,[1] the AN/PEQ-1 has the following characteristics:
- Weight 11.3 lb (5.2 kg)
- Ranging range up to 20 km
- Target designation range over 10 km
- Laser type: NdYag, 1064 nm
References[]
- ^ a b "SOFLAM PEQ-1C" (PDF). Retrieved 2013-12-06.
Categories:
- Special Operations Forces of the United States
- Military electronics of the United States