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The Advanced Target Pointer / Illuminator / Aiming Light, ATPIAL AN/PEQ-15 known colloquially as the "PEQ-15" [[[:Шаблон:IPAc-en]]Шаблон:IPAc-en] produced by L3Harris (originally designed and manufactured by Insight Technology, until their acquisition by L3Harris in 2010); is a multifunction IR Target Pointer & Illuminator, Шаблон:Aka a Laser Aiming Module (LAM) for use as a rifle attachment, using a picatinny rail mounting system.[1][2]
The ATPIAL is designated using the Joint Electronics Type Designation System, and designated as: AN = Army/Navy. P = Portable. E = Laser. Q = Special or Combination.[3]
The PEQ-15 was brought into service in 2003 during the GWOT. The PEQ-15 is the most widely used LAM on the market, having been the standard issue for American regular forces, and still the standard issue for US Army and the SOPMOD kit,[1] however some military units are moving to the new L3Harris AN/PEQ-16; with the US Marines adopting the PEQ-16 with the adoption of the M27 IAR,[4] and even more advanced LAMs being fielded by others, including the Australian Army that began moving to PEQ-16's in 2016 and supplementing infantry squads with the L3Harris Squad Rangefinder (SRF).[5]
Development
The ATPIAL AN/PEQ-15 is a multifunctional laser aiming module that emits both visible and IR laser light for precise weapon aiming and produces IR light with an Illuminator for target/area illumination. The module can be used as a handheld illuminator/pointer or can be mounted to weapons equipped with a MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny Rail) rail mounting system, using the integrated M1913 rail grabber moulded into the body of the unit, eliminating the need for separate mounting hardware.
History
Developed and brought into service in 2003 by Insight Technology, the AN/PEQ-15 was being adopted and issued to replace the PEQ-2.[6] The PEQ-2 was first developed in the early '90s, also by Insight Technology became the first widely issued LAM (laser aiming module), both of US forces, but other countries' ground forces as well, with the PEQ-2 seeing active use by Australian Special Forces in as late as 2010.[7] The expansion of the GWOT through the early through 2003 quickly ballooned many a defense budget, leading to a lot of contracts for new technology being raised, with an updated LAM and replacement for the AN/PEQ-2 being one such on the list.[8]
Since its development the PEQ-15 is still the standard issue LAM for US regular forces, nearly 20 years later. With hundreds of thousands of PEQ-15s in DOD (Department of Defense) inventory, they have even since been adopted by Police and other Law Enforcement units across the United States, with the PEQ-15 becoming the most widely issued and battle tested laser aiming modules on the market. The successor to the PEQ-15, the AN/PEQ-16 is fast becoming popular among SOF forces and other countries' regular forces. The Australian Army has begun adopting the PEQ-16 replacing many of its PEQ-15s, as the standard LAM to be fitted to the EF-88's extensive picatinny rails.[5]
A high power and ultra high power variant of the PEQ-15 was developed with the latter, the UHP LA-5C/PEQ becoming part of the SOPMOD Block II kit for SOF (Special Operations Forces) Weapon systems.[9] SOF have also now begun to move to the L3 Harris NGAL (Next Generation Aiming Laser) in conjunction with the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B).
Restrictions on sale
IR Lasers are restricted to Law Enforcement and Government customers only and cannot be sold to civilians. Sale and Purchase of IR Laser equipment can only occur at the department, agency, or unit level, and cannot be sold to individual Law Enforcement, Military, Government, or Contractor personnel.[2] The AN/PEQ-15 is ITAR restricted and its export outside of the United States is strictly prohibited without a valid export license, prescribed in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR).[2]
Design details
The Advanced Target Pointer/ Illuminator/ Aiming Light (ATPIAL) AN/PEQ-15 was designed and built as the next generation weapon-mountable IR laser/Illuminator after the AN/PEQ-2 and PEQ-4, and in 2003 it became the battlefield replacement for the AN/PEQ-2A which served US Military Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies for many years. The PEQ-15 comes in at almost half the weight and size of its predecessor with the added functionality.[10] One of the key improvements of the ATPIAL over the previous generation PEQ-2 is the addition of a co-aligned and slaved visible laser, allowing for use without night vision devices. With a single set of adjustment screws for windage and elevation, zeroing one laser, zeros the other, it is possible to zero the PEQ-15 during the day without personnel needing any night vision/IR vision devices using a simple boresight technique. has been the standard issue laser aiming module for the US Warfighter since 2003. For the US Marine Corps the PEQ-15 replaced the PEQ-2 on the M16 series service rifles, until the adoption of the H&K M27 IAR saw Corps change to the updated MIPIM AN/PEQ-16. The US Army regular forces are still issued the AN/PEQ-15 and the Ultra High Power LA-5C/PEQ variant remains listed on the SOPMOD phase II kit for SOF (Special Operations Forces). Special forces are however given latitude to use non-standard kit, and there evidence of US Navy Seals and other SOF members utilising the AN/PEQ-16. The Australian Army has since moved to the AN/PEQ-16 and is currently fielding the L3Harris Squad Rangefinder (SRF) to supplement squad(section) sized elements.
The PEQ-15 has a low profile body, and center-offset laser diodes that allow it to be mounted to the top of a rifle (on to the hand guard or receiver), without obstructing the view of modern optics, and without the lasers being obstructed by front sight posts of the M4, M16 or other AR-15 pattern rifles, passing by either side of front sight post. The PEQ-15 has a rear-facing battery compartment allowing users to remove and replace the battery of the unit without having to remove the unit and potentially disturb the zero with the rifle. Windage and Elevation are adjusted with low profile screws on the top and sides of the unit. Each adjustment produces a positive click. The adjustment requires tooling to adjust windage/elevation thus keeping the adjustment points from catching in the field.[2] The PEQ-15A DBAL-A2 variant has forward facing battery compartment, with the rear of the unit being taken up with two function dials that face the user, with options for power, and laser selection on each dial.
The PEQ-15 has three main functions that may be used in a number of ways or combinations. All the functions are axis aligned with each other operated by a single adjustment, zeroing/boresighting can be achieved without the use of NODS/NVGs by using the visible lasers, with the adjustment screws requiring the use of a tool for windage and elevation, allowing the adjustment points to remain low profile so as not to be caught and moved in the field. The main functions of the functions of the PEQ-15 are:
- Visible Laser: The visible laser is a red laser that can be emitted from the unit with the press of the button. The visible red-dot can provide precise aiming of a weapon during daylight or night operations. There are higher power variants (HP LA-5A & UHP LA-5C) that provide a higher output Visible Laser for better view in the day. The Visible laser can only be used on its own, setting don't allow for it to be used with the IR laser or illuminator. The visible laser can be used to boresight the device to a weapon without the need of night vision goggles, as the lasers and illuminator are co-aligned, this zeroes all diode functions.[11]
- IR Laser: emits a tightly focused beam of IR light for precise aiming of the weapon while wearing night vision goggles, or viewing the environment with an Infrared camera or weapon sights.
- IR Illuminator: provides additional IR illumination of a target or target arear, it is operated through an adjustable lens with a turning bezel to vary the size of the illumination beam depending on target size and distance to the target, allowing adjustment from a flood light (105 mrad / °) mode to a single point spot-divergence (0.5 mrad / 0.029°) mode.
All variants of the PEQ-15 including the DBAL-A2 come included with a selection of Pattern Generator Filters (also called Optical Instrument Reticles (OIR) by the DBAL-A2) that can be fitted to the units IR Illuminator and laser; in the case of the DBAL-A2 the illuminator and laser are separate form each other, and so different filters can be attached to either emitter; the Pattern Generator Filters filter the laser into different shapes, allowing the operator to emit a square, triangle, circle, cross, or T shaped laser pointer, for the purpose of command and control or differentiation of operators.[12][13]
Operation
The AN/PEQ-15 is operated using a main mode selector dial located on the top of the unit, with 8 options to select (9 on the UHP and HP variants), each mode corresponds to a single, or a dual combination of functions, these modes are detailed in the table below. Once the mode has been selected, the activation of the pressure pad activates the function selected. The unit has an inbuilt switch, but it also has a remote cable switch socket to allow for a remote pressure pad to be located elsewhere on the rifle, in a natural position that can be activated while shooting; this may be on a forward grip, or the handguard in a position accessible while aiming the rifle.[14]
The AN/PEQ-15A DBAL-A2 by Steiner is of a different design, instead with two main function dials on the rear of the unit that face the operator when holding the weapon, the left dial selects the power and operation mode, and the right dial selects the specific laser/emitters to use. Similar to the L3 units, the Steiner DBAL-A2 also has a safety screw to lockout the high power modes. On the DBAL-A2 it is fitted to the left mode dial, locking out the MOM HI PWRШаблон:Efn-la and ON HI PWR selector options.[12]
The high power settings of the lasers and illuminator are classified as Class IIIB lasers, and have the potential to damage eyesight; as the PEQ-15s are used in training environments when doing blank force on force training, and the high power settings are only to be used in an operational setting, or in live fire exercises at distances exceeding Шаблон:Convert.[2] All variants of the PEQ-15 are fitted with a blue-anodized safety screw in the mode selector dial to physically lock out the high power settings. The screw can be removed using a 3/32 hex key, however as these items are controlled, the removal of the screw in military units must be done by the unit armorer or equivalent only at the direct of the unit commander.[13][12] The screw can be seen fitted in the images of the top of the PEQ-15.
| DIAL POSITION | MODE | DESCRIPTION[11] |
|---|---|---|
| VIS AL | Vis Aiming Laser | Visible Aim Laser ONШаблон:Efn-la |
| O | OFF | Prevents inadvertent laser burst |
| P | Program | Sets the desired IR pulse rate |
| AL | AIM LOW | IR Aiming Laser set to LOW |
| DL | DUAL LOW | IR Aiming Laser and Illuminator set to LOW |
| AH | AIM HIGH | IR Aiming Laser set to HIGH |
| IH | ILLUM HIGH | IR Illuminator set to HIGH |
| DH | DUAL HIGH | IR Aiming Laser and IR Illuminator set to HIGH |
Variants
L3Harris / Insight Tech.
ATPIAL AN/PEQ-15
The standard power PEQ-15 variant, with single power visible laser, and high and low, IR Laser and IR Illuminator module.
The low power modes can be used during force-on-force training, however the high power modes should only be used on live fire ranges at ranges exceeding 220 meters.[2] The single visible laser power output of the standard power PEQ-15 of only 5 mW means the visible laser is only visible during the day of with a range of > Шаблон:Convert when NOT in direct sunlight.
AN/PEQ-15 (tan), NSN: 5855-01-577-7174
AN/PEQ-15 (black), NSN: 5855-01-534-5931
LA-5B/PEQ | HP ATPIAL
The LA-5B/PEQ (officially 'High-Power' ATPIAL (LA-5B/PEQ)) is the high power variant of the PEQ-15, with a higher output visible laser, and IR Illuminator. The major benefit to the increase in the visible laser power is improved performance in direct sunlight, with six times more output power. The higher power IR illuminator allows users to use the illuminator as pointer being able to reach out to much farther distances.[15]
LA-5C/PEQ | UHP ATPIAL
The LA-5C/PEQ; formally, 'Ultra High-Power' ATPIAL (LA-5C/PEQ), is the ultra high power variant of the PEQ-15, which carries forward the same high output IR Illuminator and Visible Laser from the HP LA-5B/PEQ, but with the addition of a significantly higher output IR laser of . The Ultra High Power variant is in use by the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) as part of the SOPMOD Block II accessory kit for SOCOM rifles, replacing the Block I AN/PEQ-2.[16][9]
Steiner-Defense
AN/PEQ-15A – DBAL-A2
The AN/PEQ-15A – DBAL-A2 (Dual Beam Aiming Laser – Advanced-2) is an alternative of the L3Harris variants that is manufactured by Steiner Optics, and has the designation AN-PEQ-15A.
Like the L3Harris variants, the visible and IR aiming lasers on the DBAL-A2 are co-aligned with a single setting adjustment to windage and elevation to move and zero both beams, a soldier can use either the IR or Visible laser to boresight/zero the device to the rifle.[17][18] The Steiner DBAL-A2 variant was offered with two different visible laser wavelengths, with the standard being 635 nm (±3%) Red, and the alternative being the 532 nm Green visible laser.
Comparative Specifications
| L3Harris / Insight Technologies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN/PEQ-15Шаблон:Efn-la | HP LA-5B/PEQ | UHP LA-5C/PEQ | AN/PEQ-15A DBAL-A2[18][12] | |
| Manufacturer | L3Harris | Steiner Otpics | ||
| Dimensions | 117 × 71 × 41 mm / 4.6" × 2.8" × 1.6" (L×W×H) | 89 × 70 × 40.5 mm / 3.5" × 2.75" × 1.59" (L×W×H) | ||
| Weight | Шаблон:Convert w/ battery | Шаблон:Convert w/ Battery | ||
| Power | 1× 3V DL123A battery | 1 x DL 123A Battery | ||
| Battery Life | >6 hours (in Dual High DH setting) | >3 hours (mode dependent) | ||
| Waterproof | Шаблон:Convert for 1 hour | Submersible to Шаблон:Convert | ||
| Visible Laser | Visible Laser | |||
| Class | IIIB | IIIR (Low), IIIB (High) | IIIB | |
| Output | 5.0 mW | Low: 3.5 mW High: 30 mW |
<5 mW | |
| Divergence | 0.5 mrad | <0.8 mrad | ||
| Wavelength | Red (635 ± 15 nm) | Red (645 ± 20 nm) | Red (645 ± 20 nm) | Red (635 nm ± 3%) or Green (532 nm)[17] |
| Range | Day: >Шаблон:ConvertШаблон:Efn-la | Day: >Шаблон:Convert Night: Шаблон:Convert |
Day: >Шаблон:Convert Night: Шаблон:Convert |
>Шаблон:Convert in day |
| IR Laser | IR Laser | |||
| Class | IIIR (Low), IIIB (High) | IIIR (Low), IIIB (High) | ||
| Output | Low: 0.7 mW High: 27.5 mW |
Low: 0.7 mW High: 50 mW |
<50 mW | |
| Divergence | ————— 0.5 mrad ————— | <0.8 mrad | ||
| Wavelength | ————— (835 ± 15 nm) ————— | 840 nm ± 3% | ||
| Range | Low: >Шаблон:Convert High: Шаблон:Convert |
Low: >Шаблон:Convert High: Шаблон:Convert |
High: Шаблон:Convert | |
| IR Illuminator | IR Illuminator | |||
| Class | IIIB | IIIB | IIIB | IIIB |
| Output | Low: 3.5 mW High: 45 mW[19] |
Low: 3.5 mW High: 100 mW |
<50 mW | |
| Divergence | ————— 1—105 mRad (Adjustable lens) ————— | 1—100 mrad | ||
| Wavelength | ————— (835 ± 15 nm) ————— | 840 nm ± 3% | ||
| Range | Low: >Шаблон:Convert High: Шаблон:Convert |
Low: >Шаблон:Convert High: Шаблон:Convert |
Low: >Шаблон:Convert High: Шаблон:Convert |
High: Шаблон:Convert |
Operators
Current Operators
- Шаблон:AUS: AN/PEQ-15 used by Australian infantry and Special Forces on both the EF-88 and SOCOMD M-4 Carbine, the PEQ-15 is being phased out for the AN/PEQ-16B which will be supplemented at the squad level with the L3Harris Squad Rangefinder (SRF).[5][20]
- Шаблон:NZL: Used on the New Zealand service rifle – LMT Modular Assault Rifle System – Light (MARS-L).[21]
- Шаблон:USA: In use by the US Military, being phased out for the AN/PEQ-16,. The UHP LA-5C/PEQ is in use by USSOCOM forces within the SOPMOD Block II kit.[16]
- Шаблон:Flag: After the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan in 2021, a large amount of American military equipment was captured by the Taliban, this included multiple night-vision/fighting devices, including night vision goggles and IR Laser Aiming Modules including the AN/PEQ-15.[22]
- Шаблон:Flag LAPD SWAT: Use the DBAL-A2 variant of the PEQ-15.
- Шаблон:RUS: Russian security forces have been photographed with variants of the PEQ-15.
Gallery
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An AN/PEQ-15 and the newer AN/PEQ-16, also made by L3Harris.
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US Army soldiers aim weapons, bottom left has a AN/PEQ-15 attached to his M4, and bottom-right has a DBAL-A2 attached to his M249 SAW.
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A US Navy SEAL aims his rifle with an attached LA-5C/PEQ as part of the SOPMOD Kit.
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US Navy Seal aiming his M4 Carbine, with attached UHP PE-5C/PEQ
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LAPD SWAT Officers with rifles fitted with the DBAL-A2 variant of the PEQ-15, to the top of the hand guard.
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Member of Alpha Group, Russian Federal Security Service (right) shown with an AK-105 fitted with a LA-5/PEQ to the top of hand guard.
See also
- AN/PEQ-1 SOFLAM – Laser Target Designator, Special Operations Forces Laser Acquisition Marker
- AN/PEQ-2 – US Military Laser Aiming Module
- AN/PEQ-4 - Infrared only Laser Aiming Module
- AN/PEQ-6 – Laser Aiming Module for the H&K Mk. 23 – USSOCOM Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS)
- AN/PEQ-5 – Red Dot Sight for the H&K Mk. 23 – USSOCOM Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS)
- AN/PEQ-16 – Successor to the ATPIAL PEQ-15
- MEPRO STING – Dual Wavelength Laser Pointer
- SOPMOD – Special Operations Peculiar MODification accessory system
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