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HermannB
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 - 06:58 PM UTC
Could anyone tell what´s the designation of the orange beacon used on Stryker in the attached pic?

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5487660/2cr-convoys-hungary-romania
ReluctantRenegade
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 - 07:40 PM UTC
Looks like MILES (Multiple Laser Integrated Engagement System).

https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_Integrated_Laser_Engagement_System
HermannB
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 - 08:46 PM UTC
Hi Israel,

I am aware that it`s MILES, but was looking for the desination of the device so that I can do further research. There is such a light available from Trumpeter but I look for more detailed information and photos.
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 - 09:24 PM UTC
CVKI (Combat Vehicle Kill Indicator) a.k.a. Whoopie Light :

Here it's fitted to a Stryker







https://www.dvidshub.net/image/4840781/miles-install

There seems to be a new/alternate name for it : Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) as in this video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHv1ptk_zWI

or in this document (which includes a few useful pics if you plan to use it with a Abrams) :

http://www.ctc-is.com/resources/pdfs/milesxxi/abrams/Abrams-Miles-XXI-OUM1.pdf

H.P.
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