Aircraft SATCOM Antenna Integrations
Overview
Never miss a connection with Astronics AeroSat aircraft SATCOM antenna systems. Available for linefit or retrofit applications, these certified HTS-ready solutions have provided seamless inflight connectivity through millions of flight hours for more than a decade.
Product Information
Select from a variety of Ku-band tail-mount and fuselage-mount antenna options. All solutions offer:
- Ku-band, high throughput signal (HTS) compatibility
- Performance with any service provider
- Optional adapter plates and no-leak radome systems
- STC certification - view list
- 24/7/365 global support
All systems utilize our patented Rexolite® Lens technology for efficient, reliable connections at any latitude.
E-Series
The new E-Series Electronically Steered Array satcom antenna will deliver ultra-reliable Ku- and Ku-HTS connectivity today and tomorrow from GEO, MEO, and LEO networks.
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T-Series
Tail-mount SATCOM antennas for business aviation, VIP/VVIP, and general aviation aircraft, such as those produced by Gulfstream, Bombardier, Cessna, Embraer, Dassault, and others.
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T-Series Special Mission
This special mission version of our T-Series SATCOM antenna provides maximum RF performance for special mission, ISR missions, and other special use cases. Consider this version for business aviation, VIP/VVIP, general aviation, and government aircraft.
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E-Series
Meet the Future of IFEC Installation
A universal chassis reference platform built to integrate any Electronically Steered Array (ESA) satcom antenna
The new E-Series universal chassis has been designed to be adaptable to any manufactured ESA flat panel technology. The E-Series works in either Ka-band or Ku-band for GEO, MEO, and LEO network use.
A Universal Chassis Designed for You
The E-Series universal chassis core technology from Astronics solves the operational issues associated with ESA antenna technology including thermal management, lightning, bird strike, and environmental conditions.
A single fully sealed assembly provides ease of installation and maintenance across an extremely low profile design that is ARINC-792 compliant.
Low to No Profile
Forget the 8” radomes of the past and embrace the future of 3.5” or less. External mounts provide a maximum height of 3.5,” reducing drag and fuel burn. Or, design yours with conformal mounting for an embedded array flush with your fuselage for zero drag.
Flexibility for Any Aircraft
From commercial transport to business jets to military aircraft, the E-Series custom reference platform is designed to be scalable for multiple sizes and configurations. Work with us to create a configuration based on your application and customer requirements, including a conformal “flush” mounting integrated into the fuselage.
Custom Configuration
Our reference platform is scalable from widebody, twin-aisle aircraft looking for antenna solutions compatible with GEO, MEO, and LEO satellites to smaller antenna appertures focused on LEO constellations only.
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Typhon Series
Global connectivity for optimum productivity and entertainment.
Astronics is the smart choice for aircraft inflight connectivity (IFC) solutions. Astronics satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions are the only products available with patented "Rexolite® Lens" technology. This enables Astronics to create the most efficient, reliable, and highest performing SATCOM systems available. As an added benefit, these products also work with any Ku-band satellite service provider of your choice for maximum flexibility.
Dependable. Scalable. Supportable.
The Astronics Typhon Series is designed with the customer's needs in mind and offers efficient and flexible systems. These systems are offered in a range between 2 to 4 primary components and can be mounted anywhere on the aircraft that is within 100 ft of each other. The Typhon Series also has a modemless variant, making this agnostic system highly desirable for Special Missions. The Typhon Series SATCOM is designed for business aircraft, Special Missions, commercial aircraft, and VVIP. The Astronics Typhon Series provides passengers and crew true wireless broadband Internet and live DBS-TV access. No matter where you fly - over land or water in any region of the world - you can browse the Internet, send and receive emails and texts in real-time, use Voice-Over-IP (VoIP) telephony, access your VPN, and conduct video conferencing.Once the work is done, you can also sit back and relax while enjoying the inflight live satellite television service (DBS-TV) or streaming internet TV (IPTV).
T-410 System
The T-410 is the next-generation in-flight connectivity solution brought to you by Astronics. This Ku-band satellite communication system is designed to provide high throughput data (25MBps within the United States and 15 MBps globally) in a 2 LRU, lightweight form factor. The system provides a 12 inch antenna aperture called a Tail Mount Unit (TMU) intended for mounting in the tail space of an aircraft and a modem manager device (MODMAN) that can be mounted within the cabin or within the aft equipment bay of an aircraft.
The system upconversion, amplification, and downconversion are performed within the TMU as well as the motion control for the system pointing. The MODMAN provides the system aircraft interfaces, power regulation, and provides an iDirect iQ800 modem to convert the RF data and perform network communications. The system requires only 2 RF cables, an Ethernet cable, and power wiring interfacing between the LRUs.
Special Mission
Need an optimum SATCOM solution for Special Mission and ISR aircraft or other special projects requiring maximum RF performance? Astronics is the smart choice for aircraft SATCOM solutions for high-performance compact special mission, ISR missions, or other special use cases. Astronics satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions are the only products available with patented "Rexolite® Lens" technology. This enables Astronics to create the most efficient, reliable, and highest performing SATCOM systems available. As an added benefit, Astronics products also works with any Ku-band satellite service provider of your choice for maximum flexibility.
Dependable. Scalable. Supportable.
The Astronics T-Series was designed for those aircraft which do not have the space or it is not desirable to install our F-Series fuselage-mounted systems. Mounted inside the tail section, the Astronics T-Series SATCOM is designed for VIP, head of state, business, general aviation, and government aircraft.
The T-351 system is Astronics' answer to your Special Missions needs. This system offers the flexibility required to interface with any desired external modem via Ethernet communication. This allows for modem upgrades and changes without affecting the connectivity system, making this product ideal for Special Missions/ISR aircraft applications requiring customer defined modems to be used. The T-351 system will keep you connected, productive, and entertained no matter where you fly. Coverage is ensured over water and higher latitudes while still providing full reception performance. With Ku-band, you can select from many different satellite operators, offering additional flexibility and operational security.
T-351 system is composed of 4 aircraft LRU’s: 1. Gimbal Antenna Unit (GAU) 2. Antenna Control Unit (ACU) 3. Block Down Converter (BDC) 4. Block Up Converter (BUC)
