Marshall Aerospace has launched the ARC-Radar, a modular sensor suite that can transform a tactical transport aircraft for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles using the Leonardo Osprey 30 radar.
The Marshall ARC-Radar is a role-fit palletised solution that requires no permanent integration or aircraft modifications, and utilises only existing aircraft power outlets. The system comprises a two-panel Leonardo Osprey 30 active electronically scanned array (AESA) surveillance radar, two modified paratroop doors containing a Marshall-designed and manufactured ultra-low-profile conformal radome, a rear pallet containing two articulated radar mounts and line-replaceable unit (LRU) rack, and a forward pallet containing a mission management console. The radar panel is inserted into the conformal radome on the modified door using the articulated mount on the rear pallet.
The unique selling point of Marshall ARC-Radar is its ability to expand the use of existing assets for multi-mission purposes, according to Ben Jakubowski, head of Marshall Aerospace’s Future Products team. The product can be fitted or removed in under four hours, providing minimal aircraft downtime, and fleet operators can alter the role of an aircraft on a day-to-day basis without being constrained to the availability of a single aircraft.
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