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Nightsun® XP IFCO

Nightsun® XP IFCO

Product catalog summary
Illumination Characteristics:
  • Lamp Type: 1600 Watt Short Arc Xenon
  • Peak Beam Intensity: 30-40 Million candlepower (white light mode)
Mechanical Configuration:
  • Gimbal Type: Two-Axis Remote Control
  • Weight: 9 lbs (4.1 kg) Aluminum, 15 lbs (6.8 kg) Steel
  • Slew Rate: Standard=9° per second, High Speed=18° per second
  • Max. Airspeed: 162 kts (Aluminum), 259 kts (Steel)
Application Information:
  • Typical Range: 3280 ft (1 km)
  • Useful Range For Target ID: 1 Mile (white light)
  • Peak Illuminance: 32 Lux (2.9 ft-cd) @ 1 km Distance
  • Diameter at 10% of Peak Illuminance: 230 ft (70 m) wide @ 3280 ft (1 km)
  • Adaptable to helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, maritime, and ground based applications.
  • The In Flight Change Over (IFCO) Searchlight can be used in a variety of multiple spectral wavebands that best meet operational requirements.
Electrical System:
  • Input Voltage: 28 Volts DC Nominal
  • Input Current: 55-67 Amperes
  • Start Time: 3-5 Seconds
  • Recycle Time: None Required
  • Searchlight power requirements are compatible with standard aircraft type DC generators. Control box has additional switch to activate IFCO function, which provides a status display when hood is fully engaged.
Total System Weight:
  • Typical with installation, hardware, cable assemblies: 58-78 lbs (26-36 kg)
Mechanical Configuration: Control Box
  • Dimensions: 5" L x 2.25" W x 1.75" H (12.7 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm)
  • Weight: 6 Ounces (170 gm)
Mechanical Configuration: Junction Box
  • Dimensions: 8.5” L x 6.25” W x 5.1” H (21.6 x 15.9 x 12.95 cm)
  • Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Mechanical Configuration: Searchlight
  • Dimensions: 20.6” (523 mm) - closed position, 19.5” (495 mm) - open/up position
  • Weight: 38 lbs (17.3 kg)
  • Cooling Provisions: Internal cooling fan with filtered air intake
Note: The information contained on this sheet is for reference only. Specifications subject to change without notice. (REV 04/09)
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Nightsun® XP IFCO-1

SX-16 Nightsun® IFCO (In-Flight Change Over) Illumination Characteristics: Lamp Type: Peak Beam Intensity: 1600 Watt Short Arc Xenon 30-40 Million candlepower (white light mode) Application Information: Typical Range: 3280 ft (1 km) Useful Range For Target ID: 1 Mile (white light) (Other filters are waveband dependent) Peak Illuminance: 32 Lux (2.9 ft-cd) @ 1 km Distance Diameter at 10% of Peak Illuminance: 230 ft (70 m) wide @ 3280 ft (1 km) Adaptable to helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, maritime, and ground based applications. The In Flight Change Over (IFCO) Searchlight can be used in a variety of multiple spectral wavebands that best meet operational requirements. Electrical System: Mechanical Configuration: Searchlight Dimensions: 20.6” (523 mm) - closed position 19.5” (495 mm) - open/up position 38 lbs (17.3 kg) Internal cooling fan with filtered air intake Input Voltage: 28 Volts DC Nominal Input Current: 55-67 Amperes Start Time: 3-5 Seconds Recycle Time: None Required Searchlight power requirements are compatible with standard aircraft type DC generators. Control box has additional switch to activate IFCO function, which provides a status display when hood is fully engaged. Weight: Cooling Provisions: Mechanical Configuration: Gimbal Mechanical Configuration: Control Box Type: Weight: Slew Rate: Max. Airspeed: Two-Axis Remote Control 9 lbs. (4.1 kg) Aluminum 15 lbs (6.8 kg) Steel Standard=9° per second High Speed=18° per second 162 kts (Aluminum); 259 kts (Steel) Mechanical Configuration: Junction Box Dimensions: Weight Dimensions: Weight: Total System Weight: Typical with installation, hardware, cable assemblies: 58-78 lbs (26-36 kg)

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