DatasheetVHF/UHF Airbourne Blade Antenna
108 to 174 MHz & 225 to 512 MHz
SKU: 21-50-43-3
The 21-50-43-3 is a dual band VHF/UHF communications antenna intended for use on high speed aircraft . Its construction is from precision machined aluminium alloy with high strength glass/epoxy inserts. Having a low profile diamond shape raked blade structure minimizes drag for high speed applications and presents a low Radar Cross Section (RCS). The aluminium structure also lends itself to the application of certain types of ’stealth’ radar absorbing material.
The electrical design comprises a UHF sleeved unipole, the upper element of which acts as a "choke" enabling a capacitive horizontal rod to operate as a top loaded VHF monopole, decoupled from the UHF section.
Designed and constructed to meet MIL-STD-810 environmental conditions, the 21-50-43-3 is a drop-on footprint replacement for UHF blade type AT-256, having a single N-type Female connector. The antenna is normally finished in lusterless grey urethane paint.
- Suitable for sub-sonic and super-sonic aircraft.
- Covers standard civil and military Communications Air Band.
- Designed to MIL-STD-810 environment.
- Single ‘N-type’ connector.
- Rugged Aluminum Alloy construction.
- Foot print replacement for AT-256 UHF blade.
- Diamond shape for low RCS and low drag.
| 21-50-43-3 | |
| Model # | 21-50-43-3 |
| Brand | Cooper Antennas |
| Frequency |
108 - 174 MHz 225 - 512 MHz |
| Gain |
108 - 174 MHz -2 dBi min 0 dBi average 225 - 512 MHz 0 dBi min +2 dBi average |
| VSWR |
108 - 118 MHz ≤ 3.0:1 118 - 174 MHz ≤ 2.5:1 225 - 450 MHz ≤ 2.5:1 451 - 512 MHz ≤ 3.0:1 |
| Impedance (nominal) | 50 Ohms |
| Power | 30 Watts max |
| Polarization | Vertical |
| Radiation Pattern | Nominally omni directional in azimuth plane |
| Antenna RF Connector | N Female |
| Antenna Shell Type | Diamond shaped aluminium alloy with fibre glass inserts |
| Height | 12.42 inches (315 mm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Base Plate Shape | Diamond shape drilled to replace AT-256 |
| Fixing Holes | 6 x Ø 0.200 inches (5mm) holes, counter sunk at 100° Ø 0.39 inches (9.9mm) |
Finish
- Urethane Lusterless Grey
- Other finish options are available.
- Please specify finish required when ordering.
