ThinAir Ka1717
ThinKom Solutions, Inc.
Compact Ka-band VICTS antenna in an ARINC 792 package, purpose-built for regional jets and smaller aircraft.
Technical specifications
- Operating Band
- Ka-band
- Tx Frequency
- 27.5 to 30 GHz
- Rx Frequency
- 17.7 to 20.2 GHz
- Constellations
- LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO
- Azimuth Coverage
- 360° continuous
- Elevation Coverage
- +7.5° to +90° (network dependent)
- Beam Agility
- >300°/sec
- Tracking Accuracy
- <0.2°
- Data Rates
- Up to 500 Mbps down and 150 Mbps up (network dependent)
- G/T
- 16 dB/K peak (11.5 dB/K at 20° elev.)
- Network Efficiency
- Up to 3 bits/Hz
- Instantaneous Bandwidth
- 750 MHz
- EIRP
- 50.5 dBW (46 dBW at 20° elev., 25 W Psat SSPB)
- Azimuth Beamwidth
- 1.8° Tx and 2.4° Rx
- Polarization
- Switchable circular (co/orthogonal), simultaneous dual-pol mode
- Axial Ratio
- <1.5 dB typical
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 80 in x 34 in x 9 in (2.0 m x 0.9 m x 0.2 m)
- Weight
- 202 lb (91.6 kg)
- Average Power
- 228 W
- Operating Temperature
- -55°C to +70°C external
- Environmental Compatibility
- RTCA/DO-160G
About
The ThinAir Ka1717 integrates ThinKom’s fielded VICTS technology into a compact, resilient and highly efficient connectivity system for regional fleets and smaller aircraft. It is modem agnostic and operates seamlessly on GSO and NGSO networks with low prime power demands for gate-to-gate operation.
Documentation
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