In the vast expanse of the skies, aircraft antennas play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication, navigation, and surveillance capabilities. These critical components facilitate the exchange of information between aircraft and ground-based systems, contributing to the safety and efficiency of flight operations. In this article, we will explore the importance of aircraft antennas, investigate their various types, and highlight their significance in modern aviation.
General Dynamics Mission Systems’ radios will provide the US Air Force Deployable Landing System (D-ILS) with a new communication systems. The new Thales built system will afford pilots the precision guidance necessary to land at locations where the existing air traffic control system is unavailable or where or where no infrastructure exists. This system would primarily be utilized within temporary airfield in isolated locations.
Harris Corporation was recently awarded a 5-year, $12 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide high frequency (HF) tactical radio antennas to the US Army. This contract was received during Harris Corp’s first quarter of fiscal 2016. Under this new contract, Harris Corp will provide the US Army with RF-3134 HF full loop antennas. These specific antennas are unique in that that they are compact, lightweight, and easy to install and uninstall. RF-3134 antennas do not depend on a ground plane, which allows them to be used on fixed installations and vehicles alike. Additionally, the RF-3134 interfaces with the Harris Falcon II AN/PRC-150 series of HF radios. The entire Harris antenna set includes full-loop antenna elements and tower, high voltage cable installation kit, protective boot, and a coupler/PA cable.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Boeing with a lucrative USD$9.7 million contract for the delivery of Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) radios.
