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Jagdcat
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:00 pm
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Hello,

I used to post regularly on this site several years ago when it was part of George Bradford's website (I hope I have the right discussion group). I have been distracted by some other things in the intervening years, but have never lost my interest in armored vehicles. I always came to this group when I had a question I could not find an answer for in the references available to me, and I usually received a ton of helpful information. That is why I have returned.

I was wondering if anyone could answer the following questions conerning the LRAS3 system:
-is there a difference in field resolution between viewing imagery directly from the eyepieces of the LRAS3 and viewing imagery displayed on an LCD screen remote from the LRAS3?
-does the LRAS3 have superior range/resolution compared to the Abram's CITV and Bradley's CIV?
-how valuable is the option to unmount the LRAS3 system from it's vehicle base and use the unit in dismounted operations?

I have a modelmaking project in mind of trying to redesign either the M1114 or M1200 with the LRAS3 using a mast-mounted system at the rear of the vehicle, with a configuration somewhat similar to the Dutch/German Fenneck.

Thanks for any help.

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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:31 am Post subject: Re: LRAS3 questions
- Jagdcat Hello, I used to post regularly on this site several years ago when it was part of George Bradford's website (I hope I have the right discussion group). You do, that was the genesis of this site (it became necessary to move to a secure location after spambots nearly wrecked the DG). As to your question, it's going to take someone a lot younger than me to answer it! D.

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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:44 am
Post subject: Re: LRAS3 questions

Hi Folks! Hi Jagdcat!

I can't answer your questions about field resolution but it is my understanding that the dismounted option can come in handy when the LRAS3 needs to be placed on a high spot. Like the top of the control tower at the Bagdad airport during OIF. As for using it to support light infantry type ops, it a bit on the heavy side for that type of operational use.

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