Although the AN/PEQ-6 LAM has been selected for the USSOCOM pistol, it is understood that procurement has been delayed pending a funding decision.
The Insight Technology AN/PEQ-6 LAM contains both visible and infra-red lasers for aiming, an infra-red illuminator and a visible white light illuminator/flashlight. The one-piece unit, also containing the mounting hardware and batteries, is constructed using advanced polymers and composites for strength and durability. The unit is also waterproof for a duration of over two hours down to depths of 20 m and has been tested to ensure it will endure over 30,000 rounds of weapon fire.
The LAM infra-red laser aiming light is optimised for precision aiming and meets Class 1 eye-safety requirements. The infra-red laser illumination also uses an eye-sage laser projecting a beam of covert illumination to more than 50 m. The infra-red and illumination beams are optimised for use with 2nd and 3rd generation night vision goggles. For low light and night operations without night vision goggles, the visible aiming light and visible illuminator are provided. Both the infra-red and visible illuminators are optimised for facial recognition at 25 m. When switched to either the infra-red or visible aim and illuminate mode, the LAM projects a laser aim point in the illumination area for target identification and immediate target engagement.
Specifications of Insight Technology AN/PEQ-6 laser aiming module
Length:115 mm
Width:41 mm
Height:51 mm
Weight: with batteries, 145 g
Wavelength:infra-red mode, 810-850 nm
Range:
infra-red aiming mode, >200 m
infra-red illuminating mode, >50 m
visible aiming mode, day, >50 m
visible aiming mode, night, >700 m
visible illuminator, >25 m
