Phoenix Light
The
Phoenix Light is similar in size, shape and weight to the Budd
Light. It uses a standard 9-volt battery. It is ideal for marking
and positive identification of individuals, airdrop bundles, vehicles,
routes, and landing zones. In company size operations the phoenix
may be used to identify the forward line of troops for night close
air support. The Phoenix Light's innovation is a programmable
coded flashing signal that can be easily entered and changed by
the soldier in the field. It operates in near IR. As with the
Budd Light, the Phoenix Light can be viewed by night vision goggles,
but not the FLIR system. Air-to-Ground and Ground-to-Ground ranges
are greater than Budd Light.
The National Stock Number (NSN)is 5855-01-396-8734
Sources and Resources
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/phoenix-light.htm
Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Friday, August 06, 1999 7:27:45 PM