Global Aero Terminal - 5518 (GAT-5518)
High-speed broadband for airborne operations
Viasat’s resilient Ka-band GAT-5518 terminal has an 18 in. (45.7 cm) parabolic antenna capable of operating on full ITU Ka-band spectrum with all polarizations. This mission-ready terminal is a part of Viasat’s family of next-generation, full-ITU Ka-band terminals, enabling in-flight, broadband connectivity services for airborne operations around the globe.
Viasat GAT-5518 at-a-glance
Future-proof your aircraft with one of Viasat’s Ka-band terminals to enable interoperability across all Viasat Ka-band satellites, including ViaSat-3, a planned global constellation of 1 Tbps Ka-band satellites.
Features include:
- 3 LRUs; an 18 in. (45.7 cm) antenna with an integrated RF and ACU, our next-generation modem, and an antenna power supply unit
- Tail or fuselage mounted antenna
- Operates over the highest capacity Ka-band satellites
- Integrates into the existing aircraft’s cabin network
- A low SWaP solution perfect for fixed wing and UAS aircraft
- Send and receive large amounts of data with a small footprint
- Capabilities
- Specifications
Real-time mission-critical data
Enable any aircraft to stay connected with real-time information virtually anywhere you fly. The Viasat Global Aero Terminal 5518 partnered with our global Best Available Network (BAN) provides mission-critical connectivity to global and regional aircraft.
This combination delivers mission-critical communications, including:
- Enroute government C3 and VIP transport communications for data, VoIP, VTC, internet access, virtual collaboration, and IPTV
- Real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) with HD full motion video and multi-sensor/multi-intelligence operations for instant situational awareness and decision making
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Antenna
- Class - Tail or fuselage mount, parabolic reflector Ka-band TX/RX airborne antenna
- Aperture - Parabolic reflector, circular polarization, electronically switchable, all combinations of R, L, co-pol, or cross-pol
- Frequency - Full ITU Ka, commercial and military
- Swept volume (DxH) – Ø19.6 x 19.6 in.; Ø49.8 x 49.8 cm.
- Weight – 35.0 lb.; 15.9 kg
Antenna power supply
- Power source - 115 VAC, 360 Hz – 800 Hz single phase, or 28 VDC
- Power consumption - 420 W
- Dimensions (LxWxH) - 11 x 8 x 3.3 in.; 28 x 20.8 x 8.3 cm.
- Weight - 7.9 lb.; 3.6 kg
Modem
- Form factor - ARINC 600 4 MCU
- Dimensions (LxWxH) - 14.6 x 4.9 x 7.6 in.; 37 x 12.5 x 19.4 cm.
- Weight - 17.0 lb.; 7.7 kg
Optimize the capabilities of your GAT-5518 with Viasat SATCOM service
Our Best Available Network (BAN) enables roaming between networks of your choice vs. being saddled to a single provider. With a Viasat GAT-5518 terminal and our high-capacity satellites, warfighters can stay connected and informed around the globe for the entire duration of their mission.
Learn how pairing a Viasat GAT-5518 with Viasat service can amplify your connectivity and enhance your CONOPS.
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