Ku-band Terminals
Viasat, Inc.
Viasat Ku-band airborne terminals provide reliable SATCOM communications for mission-critical flights, enabling full-motion video, voice, and classified network access.
Typed specifications57 values
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- Frequency band
- Ku Receive · datasheet p.2 Ka
- Mass
- 2 500 g ACU · datasheet p.2 2 494.76 g ACU (2.5 kg) | 9 979.02 g antenna (10 kg) | 4 082.33 g inertial reference unit (4.1 kg) | 4 082.33 g modem MBR-4020 (4.08 kg) +1
- Frequency range
- 10 950 MHz min · Receive Frequency · datasheet p.2 14 000 MHz min · Transmit Frequency | 12 750 MHz max · Receive Frequency | 14 500 MHz max · Transmit Frequency | 19 700–21 200 MHz Ka-band, receive +3
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 12 in.; 30.5 cm product page 11.0 x 8.0 x 3.4 in.; 28.0 x 20.3 x 8.6 cm ACU | Ø12.4 x 13.1 in.; Ø31.5 x 33.3 cm antenna swept volume | 7.5 x 7.5 x 6.0 in.; 19.0 x 19.0 x 15.2 cm inertial reference unit | 17 x 13.75 x 1.72 in.; 43.18 x 34.93 x 4.37 cm modem MBR-4020 +2
- Data rate
- 50 000 kbps full-duplex, error-free · datasheet p.1 20 000 kbps max · return link streaming, up to (requires MBR-40XX modem)
- Supply voltage
- 28 V nom. · ACU, modem VMBR-1500, IRU · datasheet p.2 28 V ACU | 100–240 V modem MBR-4020, 50/60 Hz
- Power consumption
- 480 W product page 235 W max · ACU, Ka-band | 350 W max · ACU, Ku-band | 21 W max · inertial reference unit | 120 W max · modem MBR-4020 +2
- Data interface
- other ARINC 429 navigation data (IRU) · datasheet p.2 RS-232 console | Ethernet data 10/100/1000BASE-T; console
- Operating temperature
- -55–70 °C antenna and ACU · datasheet p.2 -55–70 °C Antenna Control Unit (ACU) | -32–60 °C inertial reference unit | -30–60 °C modem MBR-4020 | -20–60 °C modem VMBR-1500
- Function
- transceiver two-way airborne SATCOM terminal · datasheet p.1
- Link use
- ground terminal airborne user terminal (light aircraft) · datasheet p.1
- Link protocol
- proprietary datasheet p.3
- Flight heritage
- Hundreds of thousands of flight hours on deployed government aircraft (King Air, PC-12, De Havilland, Caravan); FAA and JITC certified datasheet p.1
- Encryption
- AES-256 optional, FIPS 140-2 · datasheet p.2 NSA Type 1 optional, HAIPE KG-250X | AES-256
- Satellite network
- Viasat Viasat worldwide Ku-band network · datasheet p.1 other WGS (Ka-band antenna WGS certified)
- EIRP
- 46.5 dBW min · Ka-band · datasheet p.2 42.5 dBW min · Ku-band
- G/T
- 10.2 dB/K min · Ka-band · datasheet p.2 8 dB/K min · Ku-band, < 11.55 GHz | 9 dB/K min · Ku-band, > 11.55 GHz
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As published by the supplier12 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Terminal
- VMT – 1220 LA
- Antenna type
- Parabolic; tail or fuselage mount
- Effective size
- 12 in.; 30.5 cm
- Terminal weight
- 46.5 lb.; 21.1 kg
- Terminal power
- 480 W
- Aircraft
- Fixed wing, Class 3/4/5 UAS
- Terminal
- VMT - 1220 HM
- Antenna type
- Parabolic; hatch mount
- Effective size
- 12 in.; 30.5 cm
- Terminal weight
- 276.5 lb.; 125.4 kg
- Terminal power
- 950 W
- Aircraft
- C-130
About
Viasat has a strong history of outfitting a wide variety of aircraft with industry-leading Ku-band terminals. These terminals allow users to receive full-motion, high-definition video over-the-horizon, make phone calls, conduct video conferences, access classified networks, and perform mission-critical communications while in flight. With thousands of flight hours logged, these terminals have powered various missions, including enroute command and control (C2) and VIP transport communications, real-time ISR with HD full-motion video streaming, search and rescue (SAR) missions for live “eye-in-the-sky” support, and border protection and patrol. Viasat Ku-band terminals are comprised of a small Ku-band antenna, modem, and an antenna control unit integrated into the existing aircraft’s cabin network. With Ku-band satellite antennas as small as 12 inches and a total shipset weight of around 35 pounds, these Ku systems are designed for easy roll-on/roll-off or fixed installation on a wide variety of airborne platforms. When installed, they deliver game-changing capabilities such as actionable intelligence to improve mission success and reduce time to action, as well as increased situational awareness and multi-domain battlespace visibility. These terminals can be paired with Viasat’s VGnet service, operating over their Ku-band network, to provide ample bandwidth for two-way broadband and mission-critical capabilities.
Documentation
- 1223207_VMT-1220la_light_aircraft_terminal_datasheet_040_web.pdf PDF source: www.viasat.com ↗
- VMT-1220hm_C-130_hatch-mount_terminal_datasheet_026_web_1083131.pdf PDF source: www.viasat.com ↗
- VMT-1220he_helicopter_mounted_terminal_datasheet_032_web_1083131.pdf PDF source: www.viasat.com ↗
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