Editing Infrared search and track (section)

=== Distributed Aperture Systems ===

The [[F-35]] is equipped with infrared search and track system [[AN/AAQ-37]] Distributed Aperture System (DAS), which consists of six IR sensors around the aircraft for full spherical coverage, providing day/night imaging and acting as an IRST and missile approach warning system.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/infrared-search-and-track-systems-and-the-future-of-the-1691441747|title=Infrared Search And Track Systems And The Future Of The US Fighter Force|website=jalopnik|date=26 March 2015}}</ref>

[[Chengdu J-20]] and [[Shenyang FC-31]] is assumed to share the similar design concept with their system. IRST systems can also be used to detect stealth aircraft, in some cases, outperforming traditional radar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jalopnik.com/infrared-search-and-track-systems-and-the-future-of-the-1691441747|title=Infrared Search And Track Systems And The Future Of The US Fighter Force|website=Jalopnik|date=26 March 2015 }}</ref>