AN/PEQ-16
| MIPIM AN/PEQ-16 | |
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The MIPIM (AN/PEQ-16) that can be mounted to a firearm. | |
| Function(s) | Infrared target laser and illuminator |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2012–present |
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| Production history | |
| Designer | Insight Technology |
| Manufacturer | L3Harris |
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| Unit cost | ~$2,000 USD |
| Variants | MIPIM AN/PEQ-16 |
| General Specifications | |
| Dimensions (L×H×W) | 100 mm (4.1 in) x 81 mm (3.2 in) x 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Weight | 281 g (9.9 oz) |
| IR Laser Specifications | |
| IR Laser Class | IIIR (Low), IIIB (High) |
| IR Laser Output (mw) |
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| IR Laser Divergence (mrad) | 0.5 mrad |
| IR Laser Wavelength (nm) | (840 ± 20 nm) |
| Visible Laser Specifications | |
| Visible Laser Class | IIIB |
| Visible Laser Output (mw) | 4.0 mW |
| Visible Laser Divergence (mrad) | 0.5 mrad |
| Visible Laser Wavelength (nm) | (635 ± 30 nm) |
| Visible Laser Range (m) | >25 m (82 ft) in direct sun |
| IR Illuminator Specifications | |
| IR Illuminator Class | IIIB |
| IR Illuminator Output (mw) |
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| IR Illuminator Divergence (mrad) | 1–105 mrad (adjustable lens) |
| IR Illuminator Wavelength (nm) | (840 ± 20 nm) |
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| Visible Flashlight Specifications | |
| Visible Light Output (lumens) | 125 |
The Mini Integrated Pointing Illumination Module (MIPIM) or AN/PEQ-16 manufactured by Insight/L3Harris is the successor to the AN/PEQ-15 which is the most widely used IR Laser Aiming Module (LAM) in the world.
In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/PEQ-16" designation represents the 16th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for portable laser combination equipment. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense electronic systems.
The AN/PEQ-16 was introduced to the market in 2009, where it began to replace the AN/PEQ-15 on US Marine Corps small arms. The PEQ-16 is a slightly different form-factor to the PEQ-15, being shorter, but larger overall. The most notable adopter of the AN/PEQ-16 as the standard infantry LAM was the United States Marine Corps (USMC) with the initial introduction of the M27 IAR to replace all M249 SAWs in USMC service, and then in 2017 the decision by the USMC Commandant for all Marine infantryman to field the M27.