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Viasat’s airborne aviation systems lead the way

Customers around the world use our advanced airborne antennas
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Viasat’s airborne aviation systems connect you to the entire Ka-band spectrum

No matter what the mission, we're your strongest link. Viasat's G-12L and G-18L antennas harness the entire Ka-band spectrum to deliver high data speeds — so you'll never be out of touch.

 

Viasat has access to numerous supplemental type certificates (STCs) for the installation of state-of-the-art in-flight connectivity systems, including:

  • AS9100 Rev D quality management system
  • ISO14001:2015 environmental management system
  • FAA/EASA Part 145 Repair Station
  • FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)

Why choose Viasat G-12L and G-18L antennas?

Viasat’s antennas are network agnostic and flexible for operators

You can continue to use your current broadband connectivity service provider because our antennas are interoperable with any modem, satellite, and network.

 

Highly reliable

Viasat antennas are designed and tested for high reliability in harsh aircraft environments. The result -- our antennas are durable, function as designed, and maintain a reliable link.

 

Industry-proven, trusted, cost-effective

More than 4,000 Viasat antennas are deployed on 40+ aircraft types, flying thousands of hours every day. Why? Because our customers value our proven, cost-effective antennas and the reliable, high-speed connectivity each delivers.

 

  • More than the rest
    • Capable of delivering the industry’s highest data speeds and fidelity
    • Access to entire Ka-band ITU and Ka-band MIL spectrum and both polarizations
    • Operates on worldwide LEO, MEO, GEO, and HEO satellite networks
    • Are lighter than competitive solutions — and fit into small, tail-mounted radome specs, which is very important for aviation
  • Available for a variety of platforms
    • Aircraft platforms
    • Military aircraft (fixed-wing and helicopter), large-class UAS
    • Ground mobile
    • Maritime
  • Mission sets
    • Mobile and portable broadband internet
    • Real-time broadband for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
    • Medevac and telemedicine
    • Border and maritime surveillance

Viasat advanced airborne antennas specifications

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G-12L

  • A 2-axis, steerable, 2-way, full Ka-band, 12” parabolic reflector antenna with integrated RF electronics and antenna control unit.
  • Tail or fuselage mount
  • Tracks GEO, MEO. LEO and HEO orbits from a platform that is in motion or stationary
  • Enables access to the highest capacity Ka-band satellites
  • Supports the full ITU Ka-band spectrum to maximize operational flexibility, throughput, and capacity
  • Lightweight: 27.9 lb.; 12.6 kg

Datasheet
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G-18L

  • A 2-axis, steerable, 2-way, full Ka-band, 18” parabolic reflector antenna with integrated RF electronics and antenna control unit  
  • Tail or fuselage mount
  • Tracks GEO, MEO, LEO and HEO orbits from a platform that is in motion or stationary
  • Enables access to the highest capacity Ka-band satellites
  • Supports the full ITU Ka-band spectrum to maximize operational flexibility, throughput, and capacity
  • Lightweight: 36.5 lb.; 16.1 kg

Datasheet

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