DH - Defence Helicopter
R&S radios for German NH90s
The German Navy’s NH90 Sea Lion helicopters will be equipped with Rohde & Schwarz software defined airborne radios, the company announced on 6 August.
Each aircraft will be fitted with three R&S M3AR MR6000A VHF/UHF transceivers.
The R&S M3AR MR6000A airborne transceiver uses fast frequency-hopping technique SATURN (Second Generation of Anti-Jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO), as well as embedded NATO cryptology. The airborne SDR has been certified to allow secure communications up to NATO SECRET.
The system provides interfaces for connecting external devices such as an automatic direction finder, a Link 11 data terminal set, an improved data modem or an external encryption device and guards the naval distress frequency.
The M3AR MR6000A covers a frequency range from 30-400 Megahertz and has a transmit power of 20W/30W (AM/FM mode) ensuring long range, even in poor weather conditions or when flying at low levels.
The German Navy has 18 NH90 Sea Lion aircraft on order to replace its aging Sea King Mk41s, with first deliveries scheduled for the end of 2019.
More from Defence Helicopter
-
MSPO 2019: Bell mixed fleet deal Czechs out
Bell has said it is 'proud to acknowledge' the Czech Republic's statement of intent for a fleet of eight UH-1Y Venom and four AH-1Z Viper helicopters - ...
-
Sweden receives final series production NH90
The Swedish FMV procurement agency has announced that the final series production NH90 helicopter has been delivered to the Swedish armed forces. It announced on ...
-
US Army orders more AH-64E Apaches
Boeing has been awarded a $154.9 million contract modification to procure new-build AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an ...
-
MSPO 2019: Poland breathes life into Kruk programme again
The Polish MoD plans to launch the long-touted tender for the procurement of 32 attack helicopters under the so-called Kruk programme. The multi-billion project is ...
-
MSPO 2019: Step in the right direction for Czech helo plans
The Czech Republic is poised to select a new armed helicopter to replace the current Mi-24/35 Hind fleet, before the end of the year. At ...
-
Bell 407GXi issued FAA instrument rating
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an instrument flight rules (IFR) supplemental type certificate for the Bell 407GXi, a requirement for the helicopter ...