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HeliX Series inset heliport light vs PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
HeliX Series inset heliport light
by Aerolighting SA
150 mm inset helipad light with 3.8 mm protrusion, Schott borosilicate glass rated beyond 10,000 kg direct load, and native NVG-IR output.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
by Vardhman Airport Solutions
Four-unit visual glideslope indicator giving pilots a precise colour-coded approach path signal from final approach to threshold, manufactured by ATG Airports and distributed across South Asia by Vardhman Airport Solutions.
| Cost of ownership | HeliX Series inset heliport light | PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | HeliX Series inset heliport light | PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 150 mm | — |
| Glass protrusion | 3.8 mm | — |
| Glass material | Schott borosilicate | — |
| Max direct load on glass | >10,000 kg | — |
| Power consumption | 4–12 W | — |
| Available colors | Green+IR, White+IR, Blue+IR, Red+IR, Yellow+IR | — |
| Housing material | Aluminium, stainless steel 1.4404 | — |
| Deployed units | >600 globally | — |
| Standards | ICAO Annex 14 Vol I & II, CAP437, FAA, EASA, CASA, DGAC-STAC | — |
| Warranty | 5–10 years | — |
| Configuration | — | 4-unit (PAPI) or 2-unit (APAPI) |
| Unit spacing | — | 9 m |
| Runway edge offset (nearest unit) | — | 15 m |
| Nominal glideslope | — | 3 ° |
| Colour transition band | — | ≤3 minutes of arc |
| Beam width | — | 30° ICAO wide beam |
| Acquisition range (daytime, met vis 7.4 km) | — | 19 km |
| Series circuit compatibility | — | 6.6 A, 8.33 A, 12 A, 16 A, 20 A |
| Voltage transformer options | — | 240 V / 120 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Compliance | — | FAA AC 150/5345-28, FAA 880/881, ICAO Annex 14 |
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