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TCOM's 17M® Aerostat System
TCOM's Tactical Aerostat System

GSA Contract: GS-07F-9173S

The TCOM 17M® mobile aerostat system are designed to carry lightweight, electrically powered payloads to operating altitudes up to 300 meters.


The system consists of the aerostat, telemetry and airborne power system, electro-optical tether, tether handling system (winch), turntable mooring system, power management hardware and control station. The system is self contained on a single trailer and can be easily transported by one mid-sized vehicle or truck-mounted to provide surveillance while on-the-move.


Pentagon deployment


The 17M® Specifications:

Truck-mounted deployment

17M® Benefits:

SELF-CONTAINED AND MOBILE
The complete system can be truck-mounted or towed by a single mid-sized vehicle.


EASILY DEPLOYED AND OPERATED
Upon arrival the system can be deployed in 2 hours by 3 people.


CARRIES MULTIPLE PAYLOADS FOR CIVILIAN OR MILITARY USE
17M® - Up to 90 kilograms to 300 meters


FIBER-OPTIC POWER TETHER
Eliminates onboard power generators while providing secure wide-band data links


PROVIDES CONTINUOUS AIRBORNE SURVEILLANCE AND COMMUNICATIONS COVERAGE
Round-the-clock for up to 7 days


PROVEN PERFORMANCE
Currently in use by U.S. and foreign governments

71M Aerostats
38M Aerostats
32M Aerostats
17M Aerostats
Payload Weight:
90 kg / 200 lbs

Nominal Altitude

300 m / 1000 ft
Available Payload Power
1 kVA
Flight Duration
7 days
Wind Speeds
Operational-40 kts / Survival-55 kts
 
 
 
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