RA-4500™ – Radar Altimeter

Designed for helicopter and seaplane operations, our radar altimeters provide precise AGL information from 2,500 feet to ground level.

RA-4500 – LEGACY SERIES RADAR ALTIMETER

The #1 Radar Altimeter For Part 27 Rotorcraft

FreeFlight Systems’ certified Ra-4500 radar altimeters work consistently in the harshest environments, including rotorcraft low-altitude hover and terrain transitions. Our radar altimeter systems integrate with popular compatible glass displays. 

RA-4500™ CAPABILITIES

Trustworthy & Reliable

Trustworthy and reliable solution for commercial and non-scheduled rotorcraft looking for an affordable but effective single install solution for their aircraft.

Small & Lightweight

Small, lightweight, and straightforward retrofit install

Interfaces with Displays

Interfaces with installed cockpit displays or optional standalone RAD-40 and RAD-45 display indicators for smooth and accurate LED AGL readings

Robust, Reliable, & Rugged

Robust, reliable, and rugged enclosure designed for use in mission-critical and military environments

Multi-Interface Design

Supports RS-485/422, RS-232, and ARINC 429 for easy-to-install adoption onboard for rotorcraft, fixed-wing, & unmanned aircrafts.

TSO & ETSO Certified

The DAL B-rated RA-4500 radar altimeter is certified to TSO-C87 and ETSO-2C87 and is approved to DO-160E and DO-178B Level C.

Pricing

Various hardware and service options available. For accurate pricing, contact a technical sales expert.

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Antennas & Accessores

FreeFlight Systems offers numerous antenna and accessories to help you get the most out of your flight operations. 

Industry Leading STCs

With hundreds of STCs for leading airframes, FreeFlight Systems or its associated sister companies can offer you STCs on virtually any airframe. 

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RA-4500 STCs

RA-4500 ACCESSORIES

RAD-40 – Tone Generator

RAD-40 Radar Altimeter Display

Available as a standard or night vision goggle (NVG) capable display, the RAD-40 offers an LED readout of AGL information.

FTG 410 – Tone Generator

Radar Altimeter Tone Generator

The FTG-410 gives pilots important audio alerts when operating at low altitude, at nighttime, over water, or rough terrain.

RAD 45 – Display Indicator

RAD-45 Radar Altimeter Display

Available as a standard or night vision goggle (NVG) capable display, the RAD-45 offers an LED readout of AGL and trend information along with audio alerts.

RA-4500™ FAQ

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