thermal imager is an important part of the tank fire control system and plays an important role on the battlefield. The so-called thermal imager is to convert the invisible infrared energy emitted by an object into a visible thermal image, and determine the position and state of the target through the difference in heat between the object and the surrounding environment. Compared with other night vision products, thermal imagers have outstanding advantages such as long range, good concealment, strong penetration, all-weather work, low energy consumption and long life.
Limited by the foundation of the former Soviet Union’s electronics industry, the T series tanks were not equipped with the first generation of thermal imaging cameras until the 1990s, the agave system. In addition to the economic sluggishness, they have long been invested in high-tech fields. Inadequate, the technology represented by focal plane arrays has never been able to achieve breakthroughs or form large-scale production, which severely restricts the development of Russian thermal imaging products. Not only that, the focal plane array technology cannot be broken through, and other related thermal imaging equipment in Russia is difficult to update. The infrared guided air-to-air missile represented by R-73AE has advanced engine technology, but no focal plane array. Technology, it is difficult to upgrade to an infrared imaging guidance system, and therefore it is difficult to match the latest generation of air-to-air missiles in Western countries. Therefore, many Western media ridicule the Su-35. Even with the advanced aerodynamic layout, it is useless without advanced missiles. Focal plane arrays can also be applied to terminal sensitive bombs. Russia does not have infrared imaging technology in this respect. Therefore, its products are one generation behind the international advanced products.
Compared with the three-generation thermal imaging system commonly equipped on advanced Western tanks and armored vehicles, the tactical and technical indicators of the agave thermal imager are low, and the reliability is not good. When India introduced the T-90 main battle tank, it was originally matched It was the tequila thermal imager, but it failed repeatedly in the high temperature environment of the Indian desert, and finally had to be replaced with the Catherine thermal imager of the French Thales company. By 2008, because the domestic system failed to satisfy the Army, Russia and France reached an agreement to introduce Catherine thermal imaging cameras to equip T series tanks and some armored vehicles. Last year, the core components of similar equipment made in Russia had been successfully trial-produced. The effect is still not satisfactory, so the T-90 is expected to continue to use the French thermal imager.
saw the American tanks in the Gulf War and the one-way massacre of the Iraqi Army at night. Since the 1990s, China has increased the research and development of thermal imagers, and has achieved success in the fields of focal plane arrays, light guide devices, and miniature refrigeration systems. Breakthrough and form large-scale production. At present, the third-generation thermal imager has been developed and equipped with troops. The technical level is at the same level as the world's most advanced products in the United States and Europe. Russia has been far behind, which has improved the combat effectiveness of our troops and expanded the arms sales market. Both provide strong support. (East wind breaks)
