ThermBright Thermal Targets vs Conventional Thermal Targets

Heated (powered) targets can be good and effective but have obvious disadvantages. They need power, either cables or batteries. Apart from cost, the problems of powering are obvious. Unless power is fed to the target lifter, batteries need to be fitted and switched on before shooting. This is difficult logistically with multiple lanes and targets out to several hundred metres. The batteries can fail at any time of course and it was also found by the UK Infantry Trials & Development Unit that the electrically heated targets failed after an average of 200 hits. ThermBright lasted over 2000 hit before being patched up and used again. They also tend to produce a thermal ‘Blob’ unlike ThermBright which incorporates shape and thermal identification features.

The image opposite clearly identifies the clear advantages when comparing ThermBright Unpowered Thermal Targets against conventional heated targets. ThermBright's unique composition enables character and features, thus enabling recognition, grouping and zeroing, and battle drill practices. The central target depicted here shows a conventional featureless heated target.

ThermBright Thermal Targets at a glance

Unpowered		Stand-Alone. No power/batteries or cables required. Can be used anywhere without logistical support
Thermal Properties		ThermBright Thermal Targets can be seen by all in-service sights including image intensifiers
Day / Night Use
Adverse Weather Conditions		Proven in all UK weather conditions as well as Iraq, Afghanistan and Norway. Works in full cloud cover.
Zub Zero Temperatures		Recent tests in the UK showed ThermBright working perfectly at -6 Deg C at 3am!
Repairable		Can easily be patched up and repaired in the field
Long Life		Observed Over 2000 hits before significant degradation (ITDU), compared to 200 hits on conventional thermal targets
Recognisable Features		ThermBright incorporates shape and thermal identification features
Cost Effective		Due to lower capital cost and better durability, ThermBright Targets represent significantly better value for money than conventional heated targets
Flexible Production		ThermBright Targets can be manufactured to meet varying requirements including, size, backing material and image .ThermBright products can be manufactured to meet a number of other applications