Type 163

Enhanced Type 163 Laser Target Designator

The battle-proven Type 163 laser target designator (LTD) is designed for today’s special and conventional force JTACs and JFOs missions.

Marks, guides and terminally controls Semi-Active Seaker (SAL) guided weapons accurately onto the target at ranges up to 10km.

Updated for improved interoperability, with full remote operation.

Environmental & deployment factors can affect the quality of laser spots on target. The Type 163’s combination of superior output energy, coupled with excellent beam divergence and pointing accuracy, mitigates these factors in deployment.

Combat unit feedback from Type 163 is:

  • “JTACs can designate with a high degree of confidence, reducing communications and increasing first attack hit probability."
  • “Employing the Type 163 reduces fratricide and collateral damage risks inherent in air to ground operations."
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Leonardo’s Laser Center of Excellence has continued to drive superiority with our world-class manufacturing, production, and quality measures, enabling our team to produce more lasers per year without compromising product quality and people.

The Type 163 Laser Target Designator, a global favorite, has been selected by over 30 nations with over 1,000 units sold. Its performance and reliability have made it the most requested handheld laser target designator, a testament to its quality and effectiveness.
 
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  • Key Features
  • Typical Specifications
  • Product Datasheet
  • Small lightweight with STANAG 3733 D1 output energy, tight beam divergence & high pointing accuracy 
  • Engagement ranges up to 10 km
  •  Full set of STANAG 3733 PRF codes pre-loaded 
  • No significant warm-up time and no duty cycle required 
  •  Easy to train, simple to operate 
  •  Low maintenance and low lifecycle costs 
  •  Long battery life 
  •  Quiet operation for covert use 
  •  Integrated Digital Magnet Compass (DMC) 

T163 (rear)


 

Equipment

  • Type 163 LTD Laser Target Designator
  • Remote arm/ fire control switch
  • Lithium-Ion battery x 2
  • Power adaptor charger
  • Field carry pouch

 

Optional

  • Tripod fine adjust, interface plate and carry pouch 
  • Remote arm/ fire control switch
  • BA5590 battery adaptor 
  • Beam dump
  • Optical Shroud
  • SAFRAN LTDK mounting bar and Type 163 interface plate 
  • Enhanced cold weather field carry pouch
  • Type 163 – DRS MSS II – Glenair Starpan power and Data Hub interconnecting cable
  • 2-way comms cable
  • Instro Remote Operating System (ROS) 

T163 (front)

  •  Output energy:  >70mJ (typically >90mJ) 
  • Beam divergence: < 300 µRad (typically <200 μRad)
  •  Aimpoint Accuracy: <250μrad (typically <60μrad) 
  • Pulse width: 18 ±7 ns
  • Repetition rate: NATO STANAG 3733 (full set pre-loaded)
  • Direct view optics: 10x Magnification, 2° Field of View, Open Cross Reticle
  • Laser rangefinder: 100m to 9.999 km ±5 m (first/last pulse logic)
  • Digital Magnet Compass <1° (typically < 0.5°) accuracy 
  • Dimensions (l x d x h): 322 mm x 142 mm x 87 mm (12.7’’ x 5.6’’ x 3.4’’) including battery and eyecup
  •  Mass <2.55kgs including battery (5.62lbs)
  • Comms (2-way) RS422
  • Power Supply: Rechargeable clip-on battery pack, duration >350, 10 second engagements with 10second intervals on one fully charged battery (20Hz code)
  • Temperature: Operating -30 to +50°C (-22 to +122°F). Storage -40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F) 
  •  MTBF 12,000hrs 

 Type 163 datasheet

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