Broadband Airborne Blade Antenna

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Broadband Airborne Blade Antenna

The 21-50-26-2 is a vertically polarized, omni-directional antenna, compatible with all popular airborne radios operating within the 30 to 512 MHz frequency range plus Link16, Tacan, IFF, JTIDS and other L-band systems.

This wideband, multi-function antenna developed by Cooper Antennas Ltd is particularly suited to tactical military communications. Rugged design ensures reliability in world wide conditions of service on aircraft operating at speeds up to Mach 0.95.

The element is DC grounded for high voltage transfer protection.

Frequency Selective Matching Network
Passive design-requires no external tuning
Fully Foamed to Provide High Environmental Integrity
Aluminum Alloy Base Mounting Accepts High Side Loading
Suitable for AN/ARC-210, AN/ARC-231 and Similar Multi-Mode Radios
Designed to comply with MIL-STD-810 environmental conditions

	21-50-26-2
Model #	21-50-26-2
Brand	Cooper Antennas

Frequency	30 - 88 MHz, 108 - 174 MHz, 225 - 512 MHz
Gain	30 MHz ≥ -25 dBi 60 MHz ≥ -20 dBi 88 MHz ≥ -12 dBi 118-174 MHz ≥ -4 dBi average 225-512 MHz ≥ 0 dBi average 960-1220 MHz +1 dBi average
VSWR	≤ 2.5:1 30 - 88 MHz ≤ 3.0:1 108 - 117 MHz ≤ 2.5:1 118 - 174 MHz & 225 - 512 MHz ≤ 2.0:1 960 - 1220 MHz
Impedance (nominal)	50 Ohms
Power	VHF/UHF - 50 Watts CW L-band - 2 kW Watts peak
Polarization	Essentially vertical (when mounted vertically)
Antenna RF Connector	V/UHF - TNC Female L-Band - N Female

Antenna Shell Type	High density foam filled epoxy/fiber glass shell set on aluminum alloy base
Height	13 inches (331mm)
Weight	3 lbs (1.4 kg)
Side Loading	≥5 psi ultimate
Base Plate Shape	Rectangular
Fixing Holes	8 x Ø 0.200 inches (5mm) holes, counter sunk 100º