Global Aero Terminal - 5510 (GAT-5510)

Amplifying airborne broadband connectivity across networks
Left angled view of the GAT-5510 antenna
Right angled view of the GAT-5510 antenna

Viasat’s Ka-band airborne terminal has a 12 in. (30.5 cm.) parabolic antenna capable of operating on full ITU Ka-band spectrum with all polarizations. The GAT-5510 is a part of Viasat’s family of next-generation, full-ITU Ka-band terminals, enabling broadband, in-flight connectivity services for airborne operations around the globe.

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Viasat GAT-5510 at-a-glance

Future-proof your aircraft with Viasat’s Ka-band terminals to enable interoperability across all Viasat Ka-band satellites, including ViaSat-3, a planned global constellation of 1 Tbps Ka-band satellites.

 

Features include:

  • 3 LRUs; a 12 in. (30.5 cm.) antenna with an integrated RF and ACU, our next-generation modem, and an antenna power supply unit
  • Tail or fuselage mounted antenna
  • Access to the highest capacity Ka-band satellites
  • A low SWaP solution perfect for fixed wing, rotary-wing, and UAS platforms
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The Viasat Global Aero Terminal-5510 partnered with our global Best Available Network (BAN) provides mission-critical connectivity and capabilities by enabling powerful data rates from our low SWaP Ka-band airborne terminals. Rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and UAS platforms can now stay connected and informed as their mission progresses.

This combination delivers mission-critical communications, including:

  • En route government C3 and VIP transport communications for data, VoIP, VTC, internet access, virtual collaboration, and IPTV
  • Real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) with HD full-motion video and multi-sensor/multi-intelligence operations for instant situational awareness and decision making
  • Looking for more information on our commercial or business aviation application? Find it here.

Antenna

  • Class - Tail or fuselage mount, parabolic reflector Ka-band TX/RX airborne antenna
  • Aperture - Parabolic reflector, circular polarization, electronically switchable, all combinations of R, L, co-pol, or cross-pol
  • Frequency - Full ITU Ka, commercial and military Tx: 27.5 – 31.0 GHz; Rx: 17.7 – 21.2 GHz
  • Swept volume (DxH) – Ø12.5 x 13.1 in.; Ø31.7 x 33.3 cm
  • Weight – 26.4 lb.; 11.9 kg

Antenna power supply

  • Power source - 115 VAC, 360 Hz – 800 Hz single phase, or 28 VDC
  • Power consumption - 420 W 
  • Dimensions (LxWxH) - 11 x 8 x 3.3 in.; 28 x 20.8 x 8.3 cm
  • Weight - 7.9 lb.; 3.6 kg

Modem

  • Form factor - ARINC 600 4 MCU
  • Dimensions (LxWxH) - 14.6 x 4.9 x 7.6 in.; 37 x 12.5 x 19.4 cm
  • Weight - 17.0 lb.; 7.7 kg
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Optimize the capabilities of your GAT-5510 with Viasat SATCOM service

Our Best Available Network (BAN) enables roaming between networks of your choice vs. being saddled to a single provider. Viasat’s service is more than just forward/return link rates. It’s about enabling critical operational capabilities. With a Viasat GAT-5510 terminal and our high-capacity satellites, warfighters can stay connected and informed throughout their mission.

 

Learn how pairing a Viasat GAT-5510 with Viasat service can amplify your connectivity and enhance your CONOPS.

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