Astronics Corporation has launched the Typhon T-400 Series system for satcom connectivity on business, special-mission, commercial and VVIP aircraft. The Typhon T-400 Series is designed to operate seamlessly on any GEO-based Ku satellite network.
“Astronics continues to lead the way in optimising connectivity for airborne platforms,” said Mike Kuehn, president of Astronics CSC. “By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and emphasising installation flexibility, the Typhon T-400 series sets a new standard for connectivity hardware. This innovative system achieves significant optimisation by reducing the number of LRUs required from four to two, thereby streamlining installation and substantially cutting down the total fly-away cost. Furthermore, customisable variants of the system, including a modem-less configuration, offer special-mission and military end-users heightened flexibility.”
Astronics described the Typhon T-400 Series as a streamlined dual LRU system, designed to provide ease of installation and cost savings. The company said that to further facilitate a seamless and cost-effective installation process, the system incorporates commonly sourced connectors with low-cost cabling, and that as a result, the system also enables reduced total lifecycle costs.
At the core of the Typhon T-400 series lies the integration of the iQ800 modem technology from iDirect. This technology is designed to ensure optimal connectivity and data transmission capabilities.
One of the features of the Typhon T-400 series is the Modem Manager (Modman), which has a flange mount design and is designed for enhanced environmental specifications. Astronics explained this allows for secure mounting in any orientation, both inside and outside the pressure vessel. The antenna can be flexibly mounted on the aircraft fuselage or tail. The system also offers options for a modem-less version, integrating with external customer-furnished modems.
