> NC 12

TACAN Transceiver

• STANAG 5034
MIL-STD 291B
• 3 MCU
• DO178B/DO254
• MIL-STD/DO160D
qualification
• Ground to Air & Air to Air
functions (range & bearing)
• Flexible interface
• HIRF protection
• Modular architecture
• Full Set of ancillaries

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LAND & JOINT SYSTEMS

NC 12
TACAN Transceiver

PRESENTATION
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The NC 12 TACAN transceiver has been designed
for use on fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft with Design specification STANAG 5034
respect to the latest requirements in terms of MIL-STD 291B
development methodology (DO178B/DO254). It is Number of channels 126 X-channels
also not submitted to US ITAR regulations. 126 Y-channels
Provision for W and
It can be connected to navigation computers to Z channels
perform:
• Missions where no ground-fixed Navigation- TRANSMITTER
aids exist, using mobile or tactical beacons, Frequency range 1025-1150 MHz
Output power 500 W
• Approach and landing on airports, aircraft Frequency stability ±25 KHz
carriers, offshore platforms, Tracking rate range = up to 4500 knots
• Refuelling missions using an airborne TACAN bearing = up to 20° /s
beacon in the tanker aircraft.
RECEIVER
The system can be operated either with a dedicated Frequency range 962 – 1213 MHz
or a centralised control unit. Sensitivity range = - 90 dBm
Compact and lightweight, the TACAN NC 12 fully bearing = - 87 dBm
complies with STANAG 5034 / MIL-STD-291 and Acquisition time range = 1 s
is the culmination of THALES’ long history in Navigation. bearing = 5 s
It is able to deliver a peak power of 500W in emission. Accuracy range = 0.1 NM
This all-digital system is proposed with different bearing = 1°
interfaces: 1553B, ARINC 429, rear connector Dynamic memory range = 10 s ± 2 s
(NC12B) or front connector (NC12E). bearing = 10 s ± 2 s
A jamming warning indicates the integrity of the INTERFACES 1553B, ARINC 429
data to the pilot. Its modular design, built-in test Built-in antenna Internal or external
equipment and ATE testability make the NC 12 highly control switch
reliable and minimize servicing.
ENVIRONMENT

© Thales - 01/2007 - Thales reserves the right to modify the technical characteristics of this equipment without notice.
ANCILLARIES COMPLIES WITH MIL-STD 810 D / DO160D
• NR 13 (Control box) Operating temperature -40°C to + 71°C
144 x 63 x 57 mm - 0.7 kg Altitude 70 000 feet
• NR 10 (Indicator) EMI MIL-STD 461/DO160D
152 x 82 x 40 mm - < 0.5 kg ELECTRICAL
• NR 15 (Mounting tray) Power supply 28 V DC – 1.4 A – 40 W
• BTE 2000 (Maintenance Test Bench)
PHYSICAL
Mechanical Dimensions (LxWxH) Weight
NC 12B (ARINC429/rear connector)
318 x 91 x 193 mm 5.5 kg
12.5 x 3.6 x 7.6 inches 12 Ibs
NC 12E (ARINC429 or 1553 B/front connector)
251.5 x 90.4 x 193.5 mm 6.2 kg
NR 13 NR 10 13.8 x 3.56 x 7.6 inches 13.7 Ibs

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Land & Joint Systems Division
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92704 Colombes Cedex – France
Phone: +33 (0)1 41 30 30 00
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