Ordnance Factory Board

LASER AIMING AID "INSA-LAKSHYA" FOR RIFLE

"INSA-LAKSHYA" is a Laser Aiming Device for Indian Small arms that aids infantry soldiers in close combat battle during day light and night/twilight conditions, when the target is not clearly visible making it diffiecult for the soldier to aim the target through conventional iron sight of the weapon.

When an infantry soldier is equipped with such Laser Aiming Aid (fitted on the small arms) hit accuracy and reaction time are improved. Moreover, it offers a distinct psychological advantage.

ADVANTAGES:

1. Increased hit probability in night/twilight condition
2. No wastage of ammunitions (bullets)

SPECIFICATIONS :

Laser Type	Laser Diode Class III A
Effective Operational Range	100 meters (Night and Twilight Conditions) 25 meters (Day Time)
Adjustment Screw Travel	Overall travel 3 °
Power Output	Not less than 3 milliwatts (at exit)
Battery	3 V
Battery Type	CR1/3 N
Battery Life	1000 shots of 5 sec duration each
Operating Current	50 mA
Wavelength	635nm (Visible), 830nm (IR)
Reverse Polarity Protected	Yes
Laser Spot Colour	Deep Red
Operating Temperatures	-10 ° C to 50 ° C
Spot Size	0.6 sq. cm @50mtr, 2.0sq. Cm @100mtr

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Material	HE grade Aluminum Alloy
Height	50 mm with dove tail
Weight	225-250 gms (with batteries)
Length	70 mm (additional 50mm for grip switch)
Width	45 mm
Colour	Black Powder Coated

Contact :

Marketing & Export Division
Ordnance Factory Board
Ayudh Bhawan
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
10A, S. K. Bose Road, Kolkata – 700 001, India.

Tel: 0091-33-2248 9027 / 2248 2103 / 2248 5077-80
Fax : 0091-33-2248 1748/2210 8235
Mail : ofbtrade@dataone.in
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