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On-board, tactical airborne sensor systems perform functions such as target acquisition, track, designation, identification, recognition, threat warning, threat count, missile launch detection and ground mapping in support of situation awareness, self-defense, navigation, target attack, weapon support and reconnaissance. Next generation tactical aircraft in development want those functions performed by sensor suits which exploit modular avionics concepts; exhibit low signature and enhanced stealthiness; have increased availability through increased functional redundancy; and are easy and less costly to maintain. Integrated IR sensors incorporating modular avionics concepts can satisfy those needs. Current IR systems for airborne tactical applications are packaged in either aftermarket pod mounted configurations or in chin mounted protuberances.