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Known Distance Range Targets

Known Distance (KD) targets are designed for live-fire marksmanship training and qualification exercises on military shooting ranges. Compatible with known distance ranges equipped with a suitable trench system, these targets provide controlled and repeatable target exposure for rifle qualification, marksmanship development, and long-range shooting training. The known distance target system features an automated lifting mechanism that alternately conceals and exposes the target silhouette, simulating realistic target presentations while allowing instructors to control training sequences. When the firing line is inactive, the target can be fully lowered for maintenance, inspection, or silhouette replacement.

Powered by an integrated motor-driven mechanism, the system includes a motor, gearbox, limit switch, and drive chain, enabling smooth, reliable operation. Under optimal conditions, the target can transition from fully concealed to fully exposed in approximately 5 seconds, supporting efficient range operations and consistent training performance.

Key Advantages of Known Distance Targets

Rapid Target Exposure and Concealment

The known distance target system features a motorized vertical lifting mechanism that enables fast and reliable target exposure and concealment during live-fire training exercises. By automating target presentation, the system supports efficient range operations, consistent training sequences, and streamlined rifle qualification exercises on known-distance ranges. Targets can be quickly raised for engagement and lowered for maintenance, inspection, or silhouette replacement when required.

Flexible Control and Easy Operation

The known distance target system is available with a remote-controlled motorized lifting mechanism, providing convenient and efficient target operation during live-fire training and qualification exercises. This flexible control capability allows instructors and range personnel to manage target exposure and concealment from a safe location, improving training efficiency while supporting a wide range of marksmanship and known distance range scenarios.

Accurate and Adjustable Hit Detection

The known-distance target system can be equipped with a contact-hitting sensor with adjustable sensitivity, enabling reliable and precise impact detection across a variety of live-fire training applications. The configurable sensitivity allows range operators to tailor hit registration to specific training requirements, ammunition types, and engagement scenarios. This provides accurate performance feedback while supporting effective marksmanship training, rifle qualification, and known distance range exercises.

Supports Diverse Training Requirements

The known distance target system is available with different target silhouette sizes and dimensions, allowing military and law enforcement organizations to tailor training programs to specific qualification standards and operational requirements. This flexibility enables the system to support a wide range of marksmanship training scenarios, from basic rifle qualification exercises to advanced long-range engagement training on known distance ranges. By accommodating different target profiles, the system helps create realistic and effective live-fire training environments.

FASIT Compliant Performance

The known distance target system is fully FASIT compliant, ensuring reliable interoperability with modern military range control systems and target management infrastructure. Compliance with FASIT standards supports standardized operation, consistent target control, and seamless integration into existing training environments. This helps maintain reliable performance and training consistency across rifle qualification programs, marksmanship training exercises, and known distance range operations.

Reliable Performance in Challenging Environments

The known-distance target system is built with a rugged, weather-resistant design to ensure reliable operation across a wide range of environmental and terrain conditions. Engineered for military training environments, the system maintains consistent target presentation and operational performance across varying weather conditions, supporting uninterrupted marksmanship training, rifle qualification exercises, and known-distance range operations year-round.

Built-In Diagnostics for Reliable Operation

The known distance target system includes a built-in test capability that supports routine system checks, diagnostics, and operational verification before and during training activities. By enabling operators to quickly identify potential issues and monitor system status, the diagnostic functionality helps reduce downtime, simplify troubleshooting, and maintain reliable target operation. This contributes to consistent performance and increased readiness for marksmanship training, rifle qualification exercises, and known distance range operations.

Enhanced Training with Automatic Scoring

The known distance target system can be upgraded with the LOMAH (Location of Miss and Hit) target system, providing automatic shot scoring and precise hit location analysis during live-fire training. By delivering immediate feedback on hit and near-miss locations, the LOMAH integration eliminates the need for manual target inspection and accelerates performance evaluation. This improves training efficiency, supports more accurate marksmanship assessment, and enhances rifle qualification and known distance range training programs.

Our targets in action

Known distance target by TTS behind the wall from front 1
Known distance target by TTS behind the wall from front 1
Known distance target by TTS behind the wall from back
Known distance target by TTS behind the wall from back

Frequently asked questions

The known distance target system can be equipped with a range of optional accessories and training enhancements to support more realistic and effective live-fire training scenarios.
 
For low-light and night-firing applications, the system can be fitted with an illumination unit that improves target visibility during training exercises. This capability can be further enhanced with infrared lighting, enabling targets to be used with night-vision equipment and in tactical training scenarios.
 
To increase training realism, a Muzzle Flash Simulator can be integrated into the target system. This device generates realistic visual flash effects that replicate the appearance of a firing weapon, helping create more immersive engagement scenarios for military and law enforcement personnel.
 
For advanced marksmanship evaluation, the known distance target system can also be upgraded with the LOMAH (Location of Miss and Hit) target system. LOMAH technology automatically detects and analyzes hit and near-miss locations on the target silhouette, providing immediate performance feedback and eliminating the need for manual target inspection. This significantly improves training efficiency, shot analysis, and rifle qualification assessment on known distance ranges.
Additional accessories and system enhancements may be available depending on range requirements, training objectives, and operational needs.

Known distance targets are designed for live-fire marksmanship training, rifle qualification, and long-range shooting exercises conducted on military and law enforcement shooting ranges. Unlike tactical target systems that focus on dynamic movement and target presentations, known distance targets are primarily used to evaluate and improve shooter accuracy at predetermined engagement distances.
 
These systems are commonly deployed on known distance (KD) ranges, where shooters engage targets positioned at fixed and measured distances. This structured training environment enables instructors to assess marksmanship fundamentals, weapon zeroing, grouping consistency, and qualification performance under controlled conditions.

The known distance target system utilizes a motorized vertical lifting mechanism that automatically raises and lowers the target silhouette during training exercises. The system consists of a motor, gearbox, drive chain, and limit switch that work together to provide reliable and repeatable target presentation.
 
When activated, the mechanism transitions the target from a concealed position within the trench to a fully exposed position for engagement. When the firing line becomes inactive, the target can be lowered for maintenance, inspection, or silhouette replacement. Under optimal conditions, the target can move from fully lowered to fully raised in approximately five seconds, supporting efficient range operation and training management.

Yes, known distance target systems are designed to be compatible with existing known distance (KD) ranges equipped with suitable trench infrastructure. This allows military and law enforcement organizations to modernize training capabilities while utilizing established range layouts and facilities.
 
The system can be integrated with modern range control systems and upgraded with additional capabilities such as hit detection sensors, illumination units, and LOMAH automatic scoring technology. This flexibility enables range operators to enhance training effectiveness without requiring a complete redesign of existing shooting range infrastructure.

Yes, the known distance target system is available with a remote-controlled motorized lifting mechanism, allowing instructors and range personnel to manage target presentation from a safe and convenient location.
 
Remote operation improves training efficiency by reducing manual intervention on the range and enabling flexible control of target exposure during live-fire exercises, qualification courses, and marksmanship training scenarios.

The known distance target system can be equipped with a contact hit sensor that detects and registers projectile impacts on the target silhouette. The sensor is designed to provide reliable hit detection across a range of live-fire training applications and can be configured with adjustable sensitivity settings.
 
By automatically registering impacts, the system provides immediate feedback to instructors and range operators, supporting more efficient marksmanship evaluation and rifle qualification training. The configurable sensitivity also allows the system to be adapted to different ammunition types and training requirements.

Known distance target systems are designed for reliable operation in demanding outdoor training environments. Their rugged construction and weather-resistant components help ensure consistent target presentation and dependable performance across varying terrain and weather conditions.
 
Built for military shooting range applications, the system is engineered to withstand regular exposure to rain, temperature fluctuations, dust, and other environmental factors while maintaining operational reliability throughout the training cycle.

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