Microwave, RF assemblies qualify stringent aircraft qualifications

Gore & Associates Inc. has announced that its GORE-FLIGHT Microwave Assemblies and GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies have passed stringent U.S. Army flight qualifications on the MH-47 Rotorcraft.

The 6 Series of GORE-FLIGHT Microwave Assemblies claim to have a very low insertion loss before and after installation. The lightweight yet rugged construction also improves fuel efficiency and increases payload.

GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies are also lightweight and easy to route in small spaces. Therefore, these assemblies ensure long-lasting electrical performance after installation and, thus, lower the overall cost.

Gore has provided a complex harness, which included more than 100 of its rugged assemblies, for the ALQ-211 SIRFC, a critical aircraft survivability system (ASE) used by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). ASE is a crucial requirement for avionic systems operating in harsh conditions.

Gore is also working with the U.S. Army to provide high-speed data interconnects for the future APR-39 D (V) 2 radar warning receivers on the Apache D model. Brian Tallman, product manager for Gore’s North American Aerospace Team, noted that higher data rates are more sensitive to signal integrity issues during routing and installation.

Gore claims that its microwave and RF assemblies, high-data-rate cables, high-power delivery cables, aircraft sealants, and shielding materials are significantly smaller and lighter-weight. So they are more efficient at higher data speeds and more durable for long-lasting performance.