Alpha Jet HUD Video System



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A Complete Video System Including Hud Video Camera, AVTR (Hi8), Ground Playback VCR (Hi8), Aircraft Wiring Harness, A/C Panel Modification, And Video System Test Set.



HUD Camera

Modified Panel



Color Video Camera Features

  • Automatic Exposure Control with lens iris
  • Automatic Gain Control tied to lens iris
  • Adjustable air-to-ground exposure lock (0-10 sec)
  • Visual Event Mark viewable day or night
  • +28 VDC operating voltage, MIL-STD-704
  • Internal or external sync
  • Pickup device: Interline-transfer hyper HAD CCD, 1/2”
  • Horizontal resolution: NTSC: 470 TV lines, 768(H) x 494(V) PAL: 460 TV lines, 752(H) x 582(V)
  • S/N ratio: NTSC: > - 48dB PAL: > - 46dB
  • Sensitivity: 2000 Lux at f/5.6
  • Minimum sensitivity: .30 Lux at f/1.4, AGC-ON
  • Shutter speeds: 1/60th second, 1/100,000 seco nd, flickerless (1/100), and CCD iris (AEC), Off
  • AGC: Automatic
  • Gamma: 0.45/1, Default .45
  • White balance: ATW, 3200K, 5600K, and Manual
  • Video formats: Y/C component and NTSC composite


  • Lens Focal Length FOV Vertical Degrees Milliradians Vertical HUD FOV Coverage
    14.7mm, f1.4 18.5 323.0 +15 mr. to –308 mr.


    Video System Features

  • AVTR located in rear cockpit for easy access for pilot
  • Hi8 Video Tape Format, 2 hours of record time
  • AVTR controlled by rear cockpit pilot at AVTR or remotely controlled on rear of video camera by the pilot
  • AVTR controls and labeling easily viewed and operated by rear seat pilot
  • ICS and UHF/VHF recording
  • Supplier-furnished cable assembly requires no electrical changes to the aircraft
  • Video camera receives power and control signals from the film camera connector
  • Aircraft instrument panel modified to include AVTR
  • Panel modification is the only change to the mechanical parts in the Alpha-Jet
  • Includes a Video System Test Set (VSTS) for LRU and SRU system fault isolation
  • High end video playback equipment furnished
  • High quality video monitor furnished
  • Includes 1st trial installation and Includes Installation and Operation Manuals, and Maintenance Tool Kit

  • Environmental Specifications
    Operating Temperature: -40°C to +71°C
    Storage: Temperature: -55°C to +80°C
    Altitude: 43,000 feet
    Over Pressurization: -15,000 feet
    Humidity Operating: +90% RH, 60°C, 2 hours
    Humidity Storage: 48 hours (two 24 hour cycles) ● 95% RH, +50°C, 6 hours ● 85% RH, +38°C, 16 hours
    Vibration: Random, 6 G rms, 5 minutes duration
    Shock: 9 Gs, 11 msec., 1/2 sine wave, 3 axes
    Acceleration: Lateral (Nx): 6 Gs Longitudinal: 6 Gs Normal (+Nz): +8 Gs

    Part Numbers

  • Description Part Number
  • Alpha-Jet Video System: 93–2045
  • Alpha-Jet Hud Camera: 93–1050
  • AVTR, TEAC, V-80AB-FD: 6822
  • Playback, Teac, V-800G-F: 6824
  • Vide System Test Set (VSTS): 93-9000-3
  • Wiring Harness For VSTS: 93-3096 & 93-3097
  • Wiring Harness For Aircraft: 93-3095
  • Maintenance Set: 93-3102
  • This system replaces the Photo-Sonics, Inc. film camera (16mm-1VK) used in the Dornier version of the German Alpha-Jet.