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TCOM's 22MTM
TCOM's Tactical Aerostat System

The 22MTM aerostat is based on the combat tested 17M® aerostat with greater sensor-lifting capabilities reaching an altitude of 3000 feet.The system consists of the aerostat, telemetry, airborne power system, electro-optical tether, tether handling system (winch), turntable mooring system, power management hardware and control station.



22M Aerostat Flying


The 22MTM Specifications:

22M Aerostat Day Ops

22MTM Benefits:

SELF-CONTAINED AND MOBILE
Self contained and easily ground transported in two 20ft ISO frames


CERTIFIED FOR HELICOPTER TRANSPORT
Stress tested in flight by the U.S. Government


CARRIES MULTIPLE PAYLOADS FOR CIVILIAN OR MILITARY USE
Up to 180 kilograms to 900 meters


FIBER-OPTIC POWER TETHER
Provides secure wide-band data links
Operates from a ground based 15kW generator


PROVIDES CONTINUOUS AIRBORNE SURVEILLANCE AND COMMUNICATIONS COVERAGE
Round-the-clock for more than 2 weeks


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

 

74M

 

71M

 

38M

 

32M

 

22M

 

17M

Payload Weight:
180 kg / 400 lbs
Nominal Altitude
900 m / 3000 ft
Available Payload Power
2 kW
Flight Duration
14 days +
Wind Speeds
Operational - 50 kts
Survival - 70 kts
 
 
 
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