Longbow UTA
 The Longbow Unmanned Aerial Systems Tactical Common Data Link Assembly (UTA) provides a two-way, high-bandwidth data link for AH-64D Apache aircrews. The UTA Apache aircrews control Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at long ranges and receive high-quality UAS imagery on their multi-function displays. This imagery is available for distribution to other air and ground platforms.
The UTA enables up through Level 4 control of the UAS that is equipped with a Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL). The UTA is fully integrated with the aircraft mission computers and displays, giving UTA-equipped Longbow Apache aircrews the capability to manipulate the UAS flight path, control the sensor package to acquire and track targets, and designate and engage targets with UAS designators and weapons. Providing net-centric interoperability, the UTA can also communicate with ground stations to share UAS or on-board Arrowhead® Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation System/Pilot Night Vision Sensor day/night vision imagery with ground forces.
The UTA has extensive commonality with the combat-proven Longbow Fire Control Radar. Its visual signature and aerodynamics are identical to the Longbow. Either the radar or UTA can be packaged in the above-rotor Mast Mounted Assembly structure. The TCDL tracks UAS azimuth and elevation, while compensating for aircraft motion. Its high-gain antenna system provides long-range communication.
- Ku-band TCDL
- Two-way communication
- Switchable air and ground TCDL modes
- Rates up to 45 Mbps
- Range >50 km to UAS
- Range >100 km to ground, limited only by line of sight
- Continuous 360° azimuth
- Elevation +60°/-20°
- 64 GByte data storage
- 100baseT ethernet and MIL-STD-1553 interfaces
Features
- Fully integrated with Apache mission processors and displays to reduce crew workload
- Enables up through Level 4 UAS control for Apache – flight path and sensor control with imagery
- High-gain directional antenna coupled with UAS tracking provides long-range, high-bandwidth communication for high- definition imagery
- Integrated with Arrowhead to provide highest quality day or night imagery to ground units
- Switchable TCDL modes provide for Apache-to-ground data linking of UAS imagery
- Commonality with Longbow radar reduces cost of ownership
- Identical visual signature and aero-dynamics as the Longbow radar
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Orlando, Florida
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