RA-5500™ – Terrain Series Radar Altimeter
Built and engineered for general aviation aircraft such as fixed-wing & part 27.
RA-5500 – TERRAIN SERIES RADAR ALTIMETER
Built And Engineered For General Aviation Aircraft Such As Fixed-Wing & Part 27.
Built and engineered for UAM/AAM, rotary-wing, and business aviation platforms, the RA-5500 radar altimeter provides enhanced features like DSP-based RF processing designed to combat 5G and other spurious interference from the environment and a multi-interface design that includes ethernet connectivity and USB On the Go (OTG).
RA-5500™ CAPABILITIES
5G C-Band Resistance
5G C-Band resistant radar altimeters eliminate interference with unique Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology
Retrofit Capabilities
Retrofit capabilities with legacy aircraft utilizing existing antennas, control heads, and cabling
Interfaces with Displays
Interfaces with RAD-45 and other popular display indicators for accurate LED AGL readings
Robust, Reliable, & rugged Enclosure
Multi-Interface Design
Supports Ethernet, RS-485/422, RS-232, and ARINC 429 connectivity for easy adoption onboard part 27 & fixed-wing aircraft.
TSO Certified
The DAL B-rated RA-5500 radar altimeters are certified to TSO-C87a and ETSO-C87a, and are approved to DO-160G and DO-178C Level B.
Pricing
Various hardware and service options available. For accurate pricing, contact a technical sales expert.
Looking to Upgrade?
FreeFlight Systems offers leading products and solutions to improve situational awareness and to achieve compliance for aviation’s rapidly evolving regulations.
Antennas & Accessores
FreeFlight Systems offers numerous antenna and accessories to help you get the most out of your flight operations.
Industry Leading STCs
With hundreds of STCs for leading airframes, FreeFlight Systems or its associated sister companies can offer you STCs on virtually any airframe.
Get started now
Need more information? Get in touch with FreeFlight Systems’ technical experts to learn more about our RA-5500 Terrain Series radar altimeter solutions.
RA-5500 ACCESSORIES
RAD 45 – Display Indicator
Available as a standard or night vision goggle (NVG) capable display, the RAD-45 offers an LED readout of AGL and trend information along with audio alerts.
"Bad Request"
RA-5500™ FAQ
Download the Product Sheet
Need more information? Download the product sheet and get in touch with FreeFlight Systems’ technical experts to learn more about our NextGen solutions.