The AAS-38 FLIR can be fully integrated with other Hornet avionics, and data from the unit is used for the calculation of weapons release solutions. Only four of these were available during the Gulf War, seeing service with VMFA (AW)-121. The improved AAS-38A Laser Target Designator/Rangefinder (LTD/R) was cleared for Fleet service on Hornet-C/Ds in January 1993.
The AAS-38 FLIR can be seamlessly connected to other Hornet avionics systems, and its data is utilized to determine optimal times for releasing weapons. During the Gulf War, only four of these units were operational, serving with VMFA (AW)-121. The upgraded AAS-38A Laser Target Designator/Rangefinder (LTD/R) was cleared for Fleet deployment on Hornet-C/Ds in January 1993.