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Theater Airborne Reconnaissance System (TARS)
The Theater Airborne Reconnaissance System (TARS) is an F-16 tactical reconnaissance podded system currently fielded with the U.S. Air National Guard.
TARS has proven itself a critical element in the sensor-to-shooter cycle. In July 2001, TARS successfully demonstrated the first real-time air-to-air-to-ground wideband imagery transmission of a simulated tactical mission. The simulation, conducted at Davis Monthan air force base in Arizona, featured:
- Demonstration of the system's P3I capabilities
- Demonstration of real-time wideband transmission of pre-strike and post-strike full resolution imagery
- The expert use of commercial, off-the-shelf hardware
FEATURES
- Proven hardware and software components
- F-16 tactical reconnaissance pod
- Low cost, rapidly deployable squadron ground system
- F-16 operational flexibility
- Excellent support and availability
- United States Navy and United States Marine Corps-proven and tested production Medium Altitude EO sensor
APPLICATIONS
- F-16 tactical reconnaissance
- United States Air Force TARS program integrated solution
