OVERVIEW: The AN/AVQ-10 PAVE KNIFE is an external pod mounted, laser designator.

DETAILS:  The AN/AVQ-10  containing a steerable laser and closed-circuit television camera used to steer the laser onto the target.

NOTES: Developed in 1969 and used by USAF and USN in Vietman.



SOURCES:  Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. "Pave Knife." Accessed November 17, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pave_Knife ; eHow. "AN/AIQ-10 Pave Knife Specifications." Accessed November 17, 2014. http://www.ehow.com/info_7898061_anaiq10-pave-knife-specifications.html.
