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WESCAM MX-8

delivery time

upon request

The WESCAM MX-8 is extremely compact:
Ideal for manned or unmanned aircraft
Very low weight
Electronics fully integrated in the housing
4-axis stabilization for high-quality images
Thermal Imager
Color Lowlight Continuous Zoom (HD)
Laser Rangefinder and Laser Illuminator

Dimensions:
211 mm diameter
262.5 mm Height
6.8 kg

Missions & Platforms
An Ideal Surveillance Solution for: Manned or unmanned airborne platforms requiring high-performing imaging solutions and low-weight installation solutions

Airborne Installations: Smaller Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing, UAV and Tactical Aerostats


Product Features & Benefits

Weight-Optimized

15 lb /6.8 kg turret
Electronics unit inside the turret
Built-in vibration isolation & GPS receiver

Installation Flexibility

<11? clearance height
Compatible with standard quick disconnect mounts
Side mounted connectors for recessed installations

Multi Sensor Imaging/Lasing Payload Options

Supports up to 4 sensors simultaneously
Thermal, Color-Daylight and Low-Light imaging
Continuous Zoom IR and EO
Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder, Laser Illuminator

High Performance IMU & MX-GEO Software Suite

IMU mounted on the optical bench
IMU & MX-GEO for accurate target location
MX-GEO automatically aligns to aircraft
Robust automatic image focus

Digital Sensors/Advanced Image Processing

Real-time image enhancement on all sensors simultaneously
High performance haze penetration
Improved feature recognition & ID
Automated Video Tracker (AVT)
2x, 4x Ezoom

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