Aliases

Disambiguation

AN/DAS-4 refers to the Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) Model D designation under the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS) for U.S. military equipment. Not to be confused with other AN/ designations for different sensor or radar systems.

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Concept

U.S. military designation (AN/DAS-4) for Raytheon's advanced Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS-D) combining electro-optical/infrared imaging with laser designation for airborne surveillance and precision targeting on UAVs.

Designação militar dos EUA (AN/DAS-4) para o Sistema Avançado de Direcionamento Multiespectral (MTS-D) da Raytheon que combina imagem eletro-óptica/infravermelha com designação a laser para vigilância aérea e direcionamento de precisão em VANTs.

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• Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) | Raytheon
  Raytheon Technologies (RTX)▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • MTS combines electro-optical/infrared, laser designation, and laser illumination capabilities
  • Deployed on MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-4C Triton, and other platforms
  • Combat proven with nearly four million operational flight hours
  • Over 3,000 sensors delivered across 44 variants on 20+ platforms
• Air Force asks Raytheon to build and upgrade electro-optical AN/DAS-4 multispectral aircraft sensor
  Military Aerospace▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • Four high-definition cameras covering five spectral bands
  • Three-color laser designator and rangefinder
  • Laser spot search and track capability
  • April 2016: $90M Air Force production contract for Reaper fleet
• Raytheon to Start Production of First Multi-Spectral Targeting System with Next-Generation Accuracy
  PR Newswire▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • Next-generation accuracy and target location for precision weapon engagement
  • Automated sensor and laser bore sight alignment
  • Three-mode target tracker with provisions for future growth