RA-5500™ – Terrain Series Radar Altimeter
Built and engineered for general aviation aircraft such as fixed-wing & part 27.
RA-5500 – TERRAIN SERIES RADAR ALTIMETER
Built And Engineered For General Aviation Aircraft Such As Fixed-Wing & Part 27.
Built and engineered for UAM/AAM, rotary-wing, and business aviation platforms, the RA-5500 radar altimeter provides enhanced features like DSP-based RF processing designed to combat 5G and other spurious interference from the environment and a multi-interface design that includes ethernet connectivity and USB On the Go (OTG).
RA-5500™ CAPABILITIES
5G C-Band Resistance
5G C-Band resistant radar altimeters eliminate interference with unique Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology
Retrofit Capabilities
Retrofit capabilities with legacy aircraft utilizing existing antennas, control heads, and cabling
Interfaces with Displays
Interfaces with RAD-45 and other popular display indicators for accurate LED AGL readings
Robust, Reliable, & rugged Enclosure
Multi-Interface Design
Supports Ethernet, RS-485/422, RS-232, and ARINC 429 connectivity for easy adoption onboard part 27 & fixed-wing aircraft.
TSO Certified
The DAL B-rated RA-5500 radar altimeters are certified to TSO-C87a and ETSO-C87a, and are approved to DO-160G and DO-178C Level B.
Pricing
Various hardware and service options available. For accurate pricing, contact a technical sales expert.
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RA-5500 ACCESSORIES
RAD-40 – Tone Generator
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
The FTG-410 gives pilots important audio alerts when operating at low altitude, at nighttime, over water, or rough terrain.
RAD 45 – Display Indicator
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.
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