Chassis and enclosures: AP Labs FS-5975 ATR chassis supports Predator UAV

The FS-5975 MTS chassis from AP Labs in San Diego was selected to house the Multi Spectral Targeting System (MTS) on the Predator umanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The chassis provided a sealed environment preventing sand, dust, salt fog, humidity and water spray from entering the chassis in accordance with MIL-STD-108E, and by incorporating sophisticated electronics into this type of enclosure, the MTS sensor gave the Predator a greater capability by providing real time imagery selectable between Infrared (IR) and Day TV and the ability to laser designate the enemy for attack. The AP Labs FS-5975 MTS Chassis can be currently found flying on the Predator and Seahawk helicopter, and due to the success of the MTS program, the FS-5975 is currently being reviewed for other platforms such as the Black Hawk helicopter and the C-130 gunship, AP Labs officials say. For more information visit www.aplabs.com.