AN/AAS-52 multispectral targeting system
E256835
airborne sensor system
electro-optical/infrared targeting system
military targeting pod
multispectral targeting system
The AN/AAS-52 is an advanced electro-optical/infrared multispectral targeting system used on unmanned aerial vehicles to provide long-range surveillance, target acquisition, and laser designation capabilities.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| AN/AAS-52 multispectral targeting system canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2330893 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: AN/AAS-52 multispectral targeting system Context triple: [General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, sensor, AN/AAS-52 multispectral targeting system]
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A.
AN/TPY-2 radar
The AN/TPY-2 radar is a high-resolution, X-band, phased-array missile defense radar used for detecting, tracking, and discriminating ballistic missile threats.
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B.
SPECTRA electronic warfare system
The SPECTRA electronic warfare system is an advanced integrated self-protection suite on the Dassault Rafale fighter jet that provides threat detection, jamming, and countermeasures against air and ground defenses.
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C.
AN/MPQ-65 radar
The AN/MPQ-65 radar is an advanced multifunction phased-array radar used in later variants of the Patriot air and missile defense system, providing improved target detection, tracking, and engagement capabilities over its predecessor.
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D.
AN/MPQ-53 radar
The AN/MPQ-53 is a multifunction, phased-array fire control radar used to detect, track, and guide interceptors against aircraft and missile threats in the Patriot air defense system.
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E.
AN/APG-77 AESA radar
The AN/APG-77 is an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system designed to give the F-22 Raptor superior long-range detection, tracking, and low-probability-of-intercept capabilities.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: AN/AAS-52 multispectral targeting system Target entity description: The AN/AAS-52 is an advanced electro-optical/infrared multispectral targeting system used on unmanned aerial vehicles to provide long-range surveillance, target acquisition, and laser designation capabilities.
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A.
AN/TPY-2 radar
The AN/TPY-2 radar is a high-resolution, X-band, phased-array missile defense radar used for detecting, tracking, and discriminating ballistic missile threats.
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B.
SPECTRA electronic warfare system
The SPECTRA electronic warfare system is an advanced integrated self-protection suite on the Dassault Rafale fighter jet that provides threat detection, jamming, and countermeasures against air and ground defenses.
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C.
AN/MPQ-65 radar
The AN/MPQ-65 radar is an advanced multifunction phased-array radar used in later variants of the Patriot air and missile defense system, providing improved target detection, tracking, and engagement capabilities over its predecessor.
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D.
AN/MPQ-53 radar
The AN/MPQ-53 is a multifunction, phased-array fire control radar used to detect, track, and guide interceptors against aircraft and missile threats in the Patriot air defense system.
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E.
AN/APG-77 AESA radar
The AN/APG-77 is an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system designed to give the F-22 Raptor superior long-range detection, tracking, and low-probability-of-intercept capabilities.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
airborne sensor system
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electro-optical/infrared targeting system ⓘ military targeting pod ⓘ multispectral targeting system ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
|
| designedFor | medium-altitude long-endurance UAVs ⓘ |
| domain | military aviation ⓘ |
| enables |
battle damage assessment
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covert night operations ⓘ positive identification of targets ⓘ |
| hasApplication |
battlefield surveillance
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border security monitoring ⓘ close air support ⓘ counter-insurgency operations ⓘ precision strike support ⓘ target identification ⓘ |
| hasCapability |
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
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laser designation ⓘ long-range surveillance ⓘ target acquisition ⓘ target geo-location ⓘ video tracking ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
electro-optical sensor
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environmental housing ⓘ inertial measurement unit ⓘ infrared sensor ⓘ laser designator ⓘ laser rangefinder ⓘ stabilized gimbal ⓘ video processor ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
all-weather capability
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day/night operation ⓘ digital data link interface ⓘ high-resolution imagery ⓘ image stabilization ⓘ multispectral imaging ⓘ onboard target tracking ⓘ precision pointing ⓘ real-time video ⓘ |
| supports |
GPS-guided weapons targeting
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laser-guided munitions ⓘ |
| usedBy |
U.S. Air Force
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linked to:
United States Air Force
U.S. Army ⓘ
linked to:
United States Army
United States military ⓘ
linked to:
United States Armed Forces
allied military forces ⓘ |
| usedOn |
MQ-1 Predator
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MQ-9 Reaper ⓘ
linked to:
General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper
other ISR UAVs ⓘ unmanned aerial vehicles ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: AN/AAS-52 multispectral targeting system Description of subject: The AN/AAS-52 is an advanced electro-optical/infrared multispectral targeting system used on unmanned aerial vehicles to provide long-range surveillance, target acquisition, and laser designation capabilities.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.