140 LWIR
Actionable Intelligence Around the Clock
Overview
About 140 LWIR
Military, border security, and force-protection operations require reliable intelligence when conditions change and decisions need to be made quickly. The Octopus 140 LWIR combines Full HD EO and uncooled Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) imaging with enhanced stabilization, an integrated laser rangefinder, and onboard processing to provide actionable situational awareness across demanding operational environments.
With ranging of NATO-sized targets at distances up to 4 km, the 140 LWIR supports accurate target localization and recognition while LRF-enhanced geolocation improves coordinate precision. Automatic target tracking and onboard moving target indication help maintain observation while reducing operator workload.
NDAA-compliant and ITAR-free, the Octopus 140 LWIR delivers advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconaissance (ISR) capabilities without the cost and complexity associated with larger, heavier systems, making it well suited for tactical ISR, border and maritime surveillance, force protection, and persistent target tracking.
140 LWIR
Product Features
Enhanced Stabilization
Advanced stabilization delivers sharper imagery and steadier video during aircraft movement and challenging operating conditions, supporting improved target tracking and reliable recognition at range.
Integrated Laser Rangefinder
An integrated laser rangefinder provides accurate ranging of NATO-sized targets at distances up to 4 km, improving target localization and enhancing geolocation precision for better situational awareness.
Day and Night ISR
Full High-Definition Electro-Optic (HD EO) and LWIR imaging provide continuous sensing capability across daylight and darkness, supporting surveillance, target recognition, and tracking across a broad range of ISR missions.
Intelligent Target Tracking
Onboard automatic object tracking helps maintain continuous observation of selected targets while reducing the cognitive load needed for manual sensor control.
Moving Target Detection
Onboard moving target indication supports automatic detection of moving objects, helping operators monitor wider areas and reduce the likelihood of missed activity.
Onboard Processing
Integrated video processing, recording, image enhancement, and H.264/H.265 encoding reduce dependence on external equipment and support integration with existing mission systems.
Superior Visuals
Mission Advantages
Designed to deliver advanced sensing capabilities in a compact 140 mm payload, the Octopus 140 LWIR gives operators the imaging, ranging, tracking, and onboard processing capabilities needed to maintain situational awareness and make faster decisions across day and night operations.
Key advantages and mission outcomes include:
- Reliable day and night intelligence collection through combined Full HD EO and LWIR imaging.
- Improved target localization and recognition through continuous optical zoom and integrated laser ranging.
- More precise geolocation through LRF-enhanced coordinate generation.
- Reduced operator workload through onboard automatic target tracking and moving target indication.
- Stable, usable imagery during aircraft movement and challenging operational conditions.
- High ISR capability in a compact 140 mm payload, helping preserve platform flexibility while avoiding the SWaP demands of larger sensor systems
Product Specifications
| Daytime Imager Sensor Type | Color Daytime |
| Daytime Imager Resolution | 1920×1080px |
| Daytime Imager FOV | 61.5°–2.3° (h) × 34.6°–1.3° (v) |
| Daytime Imager Zoom | 30x optical (+4x digital) |
| Thermal Imager Sensor Type | 640 × 512px LWIR (uncooled) |
| Thermal Imager Wavelength | 8–14 μm |
| Thermal Imager Sensitivity | <30 mK |
| Thermal Imager FOVs | 28°–5.9° (h) × 23°–4.7° (v) |
| Thermal Imager Zoom | 5x optical (+4x digital) |
Dimensions
| Diameter ⌀ | 140 mm / 5.51 in |
| Height | 221.5 mm / 8.72 in |
| Weight | 1.74 kg / 3.84 lb |