A compact searchlight “U-beam” mounted with a 150 W high performance xenon short-arc lamp of high luminous intensity and low energy consumption. The searchlight radiates a powerful white beam with a luminous intensity of 1,500,000 candela and colour temperature of 6,000°K, similar to sunlight. Two beam angle types are available. Use of the remote control allows for easy, simultaneous control of the horizontal and elevational angle of the lamp head.