Save Time and Money with the RA-6500
The all-new RA-6500 is designed as a replacement for legacy radar altimeters in the business jet and heavy rotorcraft market. Engineered at design assurance level B, the RA6500 takes core FreeFlight technologies of robust and reliable avionics further into the business jet and heavy rotorcraft market.
State-Of-The-Art Radar Altitude and Digital Signal Proccessing
Designed for business, regional, airline transport, and heavy rotary wing aircraft platforms, the RA-6500 provides enhanced features like DSP-based RF processing design, and also operates in higher altitudes, across a wider temperature range. The system can also be customized to meet UAS payload requirements.
- Rugged enclosure allows for use in harsh environments.
- Dual install capable and integrates with popular compatible glass displays and legacy analog indicators.
- Provides enhanced features such as DSP-based RF processing design.
- TSO-certified (TSO-C87a) and approved to DO-160G, DO-178C Level B.
- Supports RS 485/422, RS-232, ARINC 429, and Ethernet connectivity.
Size
-Width: 3.06 in. (77.7 mm)
-Depth: 6.78 in. (172.2 mm)
-Height: 3.15 in. (80.0 mm)
Weight
1.90 lb (862 g)
Frequency
FMCW at 4.2 GHz center frequency, 100 MHz sweep at 4.25 to 4.35 GHz
Altitude Range
-20 to 2500 ft. (minimum)
Altitude Accuracy
0 to 100 ft. ≤±3 feet, 100 to 500 ft. ≤ 3%,500 to 2500 ft. ≤ 5%
Operating Temperature
-55°C to 85°C
Transmitter Power Output
100mW, nominal, FMCW (typical)
Service Ceiling
55,000 ft.