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F/A-18C/D/E/F and E/A-18G HUD Camera

The F/A-18C/D/E/F and E/A-18G, Head Up Display (HUD) camera is a new configuration operating on Lot XII and higher series F/A-18's.

Part Number 93 - 2040 - 400             NSN5821-01-662-4381             MX-12201B/AVH-1

FEATURES

●The input connector to the camera utilizes the same connector type and the same pin function as the legacy camera.
●The body of the camera is the same size and utilizes the same mechanical mounting provisions used on the legacy 
   camera.
●The GO indicator lamp is Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible.
●The camera looks into the HUD-combining glasses and accurately records the HUD symbology and outside world, 
   permitting accurate recording of “what the pilot saw.”
●The new camera has been flown by the US Navy and the following enhanced features were noted:
           ◊ Better color and higher resolution
           ◊ FOV extended coverage including recording of all the azimuth heading numerics and the complete
              roll angle information in the Navigation mode.
           ◊ Intended low-light level coverage including night recording
           ◊ Two Built-In Test (BIT) features

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

●Automatic Exposure Control with lens iris
●Adjustable air-to-ground exposure lock (0-10 sec)
●Visual event mark, completion of GRD
●115 VAC, 85 to 265 VAC, 47-440 Hz, Single Phase “C”
●Pickup device: Interline-transfer hyper HAD CCD, 1/3”
●Horizontal resolution:
          ◊NTSC: 470 TV lines
●Picture elements:
          ◊ NTSC: 768(h) x 494(v)
●S/N ratio:
          ◊NTSC: >-48dB

●Sensitivity: 2000 Lux at f/11.00
●Automatic AGC
●Minimum sensitivity: 0.975 Lux AGC-On
●Shutter speeds: 1/60th second, flickerless,
   and CCD iris (AEC), Off for F-18
●Gamma: 0.45/1
●White balance: ATW
●Video formats: Y/C component and NTSC composite 
   (NTSC used on F-18)
●Weight: 2 lb 6 oz
●12 month warranty

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

●Vibration (non-gunfire) random/sine low frequency region V-FF-3. Perform vibration. Equipment was operating and
   monitored during testing.
●Vibration (gunfire) sine test schedule (total time each axis – 150 min)
●Vibration (gunfire) sine test levels. Perform sine vibration. Total time in each axis was 150 minutes.
●Vibration (non-gunfire) random test levels. Perform endurance levels 120 minutes each axis. Equipment was 
   operating and monitored during testing.
●Service shock (longitudinal, vertical and lateral). Perform 6 total shocks, 3 in each direction for each test.
   Figure 4-3.2: Service shock test requirements / Shock response spectrum region S-FF-2.
●Crash safety (Perform crash safety per Fig 4-5). Crash test requirements / All shock regions.
●Thermal non-operating thermal cycling: -57°C. Dwell for a period of 2 hrs. Raise the temperature to 125°C and
   dwell for 16 hrs.
●Operating thermal cycling: -40°C. Dwell for a period of 2 hrs. Raise the temperature to 71°C and dwell for 16 hrs. 
   Raise the chamber temperature to 85°C and dwell for 30 minutes.
●Thermal shock: Perform thermal shock per MIL-STD-810C Method 503.1. Three thermal cycles from 71°C to –57°C 
   with a 5 minute maximum transfer time and a 4 hr dwell at each temperature plateau.
●Altitude: Normal operating – test per MIL-STD-810F, Procedure 2. Reduce pressure at a rate not to exceed
   2,000 Ft/min to an altitude of 50,000 ft. Dwell for a period of 1 hr.
●Explosive decompression: Test per MIL-STD-810F, Procedure 4. Reduce chamber pressure to 2,437 m (8,000 ft),
   then in <0.1 seconds reduce pressure to an altitude of 12,192 m (40,000 ft). Maintain this pressure for 10 minutes.
●Salt and fog: Test per MIL-STD-810F, Method 509.4. Perform 2 cycles of Salt fog of 24 hrs and 24 hrs drying per cycle.
●Explosive atmosphere: Test per MIL-STD-810F, Method 511.4, Procedure 1 (operation in explosive atmosphere).
●EMI: RE-102, CE-102, RS-103 including video during radiation.

OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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