CPC manufactures the exterior lights for multiple aircraft platforms including Lockheed Martin’s F-16, and the NVIS “Friendly”/Covert versions for all USAF retrofits. CPC exterior lighting systems are environmentally qualified to the highest standards.
Standard exterior visible lights emit a large amount of energy in the NVIS response area, especially the near IR just above the visual response area. When viewed by NVIS, the lights degrade the performance of the NVISs.
“Covert” mode used in combat operations can be provided by Infrared (IR) sources that are not visible to the unaided eye; however can be seen by other NVIS equipped flight members in the same aircraft or another aircraft. Covert emitters can present a pattern that allows rapid identification, tracking and rejoin for flight members and an easily identifiable aircraft aspect so that standard flight tactics can be employed
