FLIR and LST Aerodynamic Testing on the A-7E

As a further addition to this posting concerning FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) and LST (Laser Spot Tracker) installation on a YA-7D. Here is A-7E 156802 in February 1972 with FLIR/LST simulated fairings installed under the air intake. The testing would later lead to pod mounted FLIR and a chin mounted LST on the A-7D/K series only. The A-7D trials would actually start around a year later. For some images of that testing please visit my previous post here: FLIR/IRST Tests on YA-7D 67-14582

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