This presentation briefly traces the history of MBB. Reconnaissance developments are detailed starting with early approaches leading via the F-104 G and RF-4E to the TORNADO Reconnaissance System. Emphasis is given particular to reconnaissance pod developments at MBB in support of the TORNADO and other weapon systems. The Presentation includes a careful analysis of the present state-of-the-art in recce programms, along with attention to the challenging task of providing reconnaissance for future scenarios.

Date Published: 9 January 1984
PDF: 6 pages
Proc. SPIE 0424, Airborne Reconnaissance VII, (9 January 1984); doi: 10.1117/12.936184

Published in SPIE Proceedings Vol. 0424:
Airborne Reconnaissance VII
Paul A. Henkel, Editor(s)