Infrared Search and Track (IRST)

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	sensor system
gptkbp:advantage	passive operation stealth detection
gptkbp:alternativeTo	gptkb:radar
gptkbp:canBe	in electronic warfare environments
gptkbp:canBeJammed	no
gptkbp:complement	gptkb:radar
gptkbp:deployment	1960s
gptkbp:detects	gptkb:aircraft infrared radiation missiles ships ground vehicles low observable targets
gptkbp:doesNotEmit	gptkb:radio_waves
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Infrared Search and Track (IRST)
gptkbp:integratesWith	avionics systems cockpit displays
gptkbp:provides	tracking information fire control support targeting data
gptkbp:purpose	tracking aircraft passive target detection
gptkbp:range	tens of kilometers
gptkbp:sensitivity	heat signatures
gptkbp:technology	infrared sensors
gptkbp:trackedBy	multiple targets
gptkbp:type	aircraft fuselage aircraft nose external pods
gptkbp:usedBy	gptkb:Russian_Air_Force gptkb:French_Air_Force gptkb:Indian_Air_Force gptkb:Chinese_Air_Force gptkb:US_Navy naval vessels fighter jets military helicopters
gptkbp:usedIn	gptkb:aircraft air defense air-to-air combat
gptkbp:usedOn	gptkb:Eurofighter_Typhoon gptkb:Dassault_Rafale gptkb:Su-27 F-14 Tomcat F-35 Lightning II MiG-29
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Tejas_Mk2
gptkbp:bfsLayer	7