| Aerospace

System Description/Specifications
Description

System Hardware

Ka-band Satcom Terminal

ModMan

Network Support

Size 5 x 14.3 x 7.5 4 MCU

Operates on Inmarsat Aviation's Global

Weight: 12.9 lbs

Xpress Ka-band network

Fuselage-mounted antenna (MCS-8200) or
Tail-mounted antenna (MCS-8000)
Both systems include a common RF and

KRFU:
Size: 3 x 14 x 9
Weight: 10.4 lbs
KANDU:

antenna controller, modem & router

Size: 5.5 x 10 x 9

Maximum Bit Rates

Weight: 8.7 lbs

Tail Antenna System:

To aircraft: 4.5 - 12.0 Mbits/sec
From aircraft: 0.7 - 1.8 Mbits/sec
Interfaces
AC Power
Multi Ethernet data

Fuselage Mount Antenna:

Size: 37 swept volume x 9 high
Weight: 82.6 lbs
Tail Mount Antenna:
Size: 13 x 12 x 13.7
Weight: 10.0 lbs

ARINC 429 from aircraft navigation bus

MCS-8000
MCS-8200

Honeywell Aerospace

Honeywell JetWave

Honeywell

KA-BAND BROADBAND
CONNECTIVITY

1944 E. Sky Harbor Circle

Phoenix, AZ 85034
aerospace.honeywell.com

N61-1248-000-003
August 2015
2015 Honeywell International Inc.

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Honeywell JetWave
MCS-8000/MCS-8200 Satcom Solutions
Honeywells JetWave satellite communications
terminals enable global connectivity via Inmarsat
Aviations Global Xpress Ka-band network.
Designed to provide broadband-class data
connectivity, the hardware and network are
optimized for mobility to provide a consistently
outstanding passenger experience all over the
world.

Components
Key Features:
System operates on Inmarsat Aviations Global
Xpress Ka-band network, with three satellites
covering the entire globe (Polar regions excepted)
True broadband class connectivity, capable of
50Mbps
Committed Information Rates (CIRs)
Service offered through industry-leading
Distribution Partners (DPs)
Worldwide support through Distribution Partners,
Honeywell service depots, and Inmarsat ground
Global Xpress Coverage Map

network and product experts

Fuselage Mount Antenna

Air Transport

Service available starting Fall 2015

The MCS terminals share the same RF and antenna

controller, modem and router hardware, with a tailmounted antenna (MCS-8000) available for business
aviation and a fuselage-mounted antenna
(MCS-8200) for larger air transport sized aircraft.
Tail Mount Antenna
Business Aviation

Both systems include a common RF and antenna controller, modem & router.

KRFU

KANDU

ModMan

Radome Hardware Overview

MCS-8200
AIM Kit

LAIM Kit

Platform agnostic skirt

and fitting

Aircraft specific skirt

and fitting

installation kits

Reduced part

Standard RF kit and

associated bracket

on a per platform

type count
Improved accessibility
for install

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MCS-8000
Radome and
to be defined
(STC) basis

Lighter weight
Lower cost

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| Aerospace

System Description/Specifications
Description

System Hardware

Ka-band Satcom Terminal

ModMan

Network Support

Size 5 x 14.3 x 7.5 4 MCU

Operates on Inmarsat Aviation's Global

Weight: 12.9 lbs

Xpress Ka-band network

Fuselage-mounted antenna (MCS-8200) or
Tail-mounted antenna (MCS-8000)
Both systems include a common RF and

KRFU:
Size: 3 x 14 x 9
Weight: 10.4 lbs
KANDU:

antenna controller, modem & router

Size: 5.5 x 10 x 9

Maximum Bit Rates

Weight: 8.7 lbs

Tail Antenna System:

To aircraft: 4.5 - 12.0 Mbits/sec
From aircraft: 0.7 - 1.8 Mbits/sec
Interfaces
AC Power
Multi Ethernet data

Fuselage Mount Antenna:

Size: 37 swept volume x 9 high
Weight: 82.6 lbs
Tail Mount Antenna:
Size: 13 x 12 x 13.7
Weight: 10.0 lbs

ARINC 429 from aircraft navigation bus

MCS-8000
MCS-8200

Honeywell Aerospace

Honeywell JetWave

Honeywell

KA-BAND BROADBAND
CONNECTIVITY

1944 E. Sky Harbor Circle

Phoenix, AZ 85034
aerospace.honeywell.com

N61-1248-000-003
August 2015
2015 Honeywell International Inc.

HWELL-3655_N61-1248-000-003_JetWave_FF.indd 1-2

9/17/15 4:55 PM