D2282 Dipole Antenna
The D2282 Dipole Antenna is a rugged, omni-directional antenna designed for military and air traffic communications. It features two connectors supporting four independent dipoles, with two in the 116-150 MHz VHF band and two in the 225-400 MHz UHF band, for simultaneous multi-band operation and reliable 360-degree coverage.
Description
The D2282 Dipole Antenna is a rugged, military-grade omni-directional dipole antenna engineered for mission-critical ground-to-air communications in military, defense, and air traffic control applications. It features two connectors that support four independent dipole elements, two operating in the 116-150 MHz VHF band and two in the 225-400 MHz UHF band, enabling simultaneous multi-band operation within a single enclosure. Delivering full 360-degree coverage, the D2282 Dipole Antenna ensures secure, interference-free long-range connectivity between aircraft and ground stations. Built to exceed military standards, its durable construction guarantees reliable performance in the harshest environments, making it an essential antenna for defense and aviation communications.
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model Name | D2282 |
| Part Number | 99850701 |
| Antenna Type | Dipole Antenna |
| Radiation Pattern | Omni-Directional |
| Enclosure | Wound Fiberglass Radome |
| Colour | Olive Drab (RAL 6022) |
| Compliances | RoHS, REACH |
| Markets | Military & Defence, Aviation & Air Traffic |
| Electrical Specifications | |
| Frequency (MHz) | 116-150, 225-400 |
| Frequency Band | VHF + UHF |
| Gain - (dBi) | 2 |
| Polarization | Vertical |
| VSWR (Max) | 2:1 |
| Impedance (Ω) | 50 |
| VHF Max Input Power (W) | 350 |
| UHF Max Input Power (W) | 250 |
| Isolation - Min. (dB) | 30 |
| HPBW (°) | 75 |
| Mechanical Specifications | |
| Length - in (mm) | 201.8 (5126) |
| Weight - lbs (kg) | 24 (10.9) |
| Element Configuration | UHF-VHF-UHF-VHF |
| Number of Elements | 4 |
| Connector Type | N-Type (Female) |
| Number of Connectors | 4 |
| Environmental & Structural Specifications | |
| Operating Temperature - °F (°C) | -40 to 158 (-40 to 70) |
| Wind Loading Area - ft² (m²) | 3.3 (.30) |
| Wind Loading Area with ½" Ice - ft² (m²) | 4.8 (.44) |
| Bend Moment (ft-lbs) | 733.7 |
| Bend Moment with ½" Ice (ft-lbs) | 267.9 |
| Survival Rating No Ice - mph (kph) | 120 (193) |
| Mounting Specifications | |
| Mount Type | Mount A - Clamp Mount |
| Mast OD - in (mm) | 3 (76) |