Global Aero Terminal - 5530 (GAT-5530)

Dual-band terminal
Front angled view of the GAT-5530 multi-band terminal - antenna and modem
Front view of the GAT-5530 multi-band antenna
Right side view of the GAT-5530 multi-band antenna

Viasat’s second-generation Ku/Ka broadband airborne terminal is a multi-network, multi-orbital, and multi-band antenna that can operate across the full-ITU Ka-band spectrum. Delivering fast speeds to support multiple aircraft sensors, the GAT-5530 will keep you connected in real-time across the globe.

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The GAT-5530 was built for challenging flight operations in virtually any airspace. Integrated to fit a wide range of military aircraft, the terminal ensures that warfighters are connected to critical information they need for mission success.

Features include:

  • Fuselage mount, medium profile, waveguide horn array antenna 
  • Easy integration into medium and long-range airframes, plus line-fit options offer procurement flexibility 
  • Access to the Ku & Ka-band networks of today and the high-capacity Ka-band satellite networks of tomorrow 
  • Connection to private government in-theater networks for specific mission charters
Today’s satellite network for tomorrow’s missions

Future-proof your aircraft with Viasat’s dual-band terminals to enable interoperability across all of Viasat's Ka-band satellite constellations, including ViaSat-3, a planned global constellation of 1 Tbps Ka-band satellites. With a Viasat GAT-5530 terminal and our high-capacity satellites, warfighters can stay connected around the globe.

Learn how pairing a Viasat GAT-5530 with Viasat service can amplify your connectivity and enhance your CONOPS.

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Enable your aircraft to stay connected with real-time information virtually anywhere you fly. The Viasat Global Aero Terminal-5530 delivers fast, in-flight connectivity and the path to an ultra-high capacity satellite network. The key to interoperability is flexibility. The open-architecture of the GAT-5530 utilizes Viasat's Best Available Network (BAN) to empower global connectivity and mission-critical capabilities:

  • 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

 

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Antenna

  • Class - Fuselage mount, 2nd generation medium profile dual Ku-/Ka-band Tx/Rx airborne antenna
  • Swept volume (DxH) – Ø39.25 x 11.3 in.; Ø99.7 x 28.7 cm.
  • Weight – 163.0 lb.; 73.9 kg

Ka-band

  • Aperture - Waveguide horn array; circular polarization, electronically switchable, cross- and co-pol
  • Frequency - Full ITU Ka, Commercial and Military Tx: 27.5 - 31.0 GHz; Rx: 17.7 - 21.2 GHz

Ku-band

  • Aperture - Waveguide horn array; linear polarization, electronic polarization tracking, cross- and co-pol
  • Frequency - Tx: 14.0 - 14.5 GHz; Rx: 10.95 - 12.75 GHz

Antenna power supply

  • Power source - 115 VAC, 360 Hz – 800 Hz single phase, or 28 VDC
  • Power consumption - 465 W
  • Dimensions (LxWxH) - 11 x 8 x 3.3 in.; 28 x 21 x 8.4 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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