Which aircraft uses Litening II as its targeting pod?

Which aircraft uses Litening II as its targeting pod?

• A. AV-8B
• B. F-15E
• C. F-16
• D. FA-18 Hornet

Answer: (A)

Litening II is a compact, podded sensor and laser-designator that provides day/night imagery, FLIR/video, and a laser designator to cue laser-guided munitions. For the AV-8B Harrier II, which performs close air support at low altitude, that kind of pod is ideal: it’s lightweight, easily mounted on a Harrier’s pylon, and gives the pilot real-time target identification plus the ability to designate targets with a laser for guided bombs. This combination aligns well with the Harrier’s typical CAS role, making the AV-8B the best match for using Litening II.

Litening II is a compact, podded sensor and laser-designator that provides day/night imagery, FLIR/video, and a laser designator to cue laser-guided munitions. For the AV-8B Harrier II, which performs close air support at low altitude, that kind of pod is ideal: it’s lightweight, easily mounted on a Harrier’s pylon, and gives the pilot real-time target identification plus the ability to designate targets with a laser for guided bombs. This combination aligns well with the Harrier’s typical CAS role, making the AV-8B the best match for using Litening II.