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AV-426 Solar Aviation Light vs PAPI & Airfield Photometric Calibration System — mobile (Unika / PAC, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
AV-426 Solar Aviation Light
by Avlite Systems
Self-contained solar MIRL aviation light in compact or standard chassis, designed for permanent runway edge, threshold, approach, and helipad marking with optional RF group control.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
PAPI & Airfield Photometric Calibration System — mobile (Unika / PAC, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
by Vardhman Airport Solutions
A paired photometric calibration solution — vehicle-mounted mobile runway/taxiway light measurement and tripod-based PAPI angle calibration — enabling airfield maintenance teams to verify ICAO and FAA photometric compliance on the airfield without the airport closing.
| Cost of ownership | AV-426 Solar Aviation Light | PAPI & Airfield Photometric Calibration System — mobile (Unika / PAC, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | AV-426 Solar Aviation Light | PAPI & Airfield Photometric Calibration System — mobile (Unika / PAC, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | FAA AC 150/5345-46E (L-861, L-861E) | ICAO Annex 14 Vol. 1 — runway edge (5.3.9), threshold (5.3.10/5.3.11), approach (5.3.4.1A/B, 5.3.4.8) | — |
| Chassis options | Compact (C0) | Standard (C1) | — |
| Solar charging | Active MPPT with temperature compensation | — |
| IR/NVG output | Available | — |
| RF control | AvMesh 2.4 GHz encrypted mesh (optional) | — |
| Intensity control | 3-step (10 / 30 / 100%) | — |
| Ingress protection | IP67 | — |
| Base colour options | Yellow | Desert Tan | — |
| Mobile PAC max survey speed | — | 60 km/h |
| Mobile PAC max samples per fitting | — | 65,000 |
| Mobile PAC measurement range | — | up to 30,000 cd |
| Mobile PAC operating surface | — | Dry or wet |
| PAPI calibration time (full 4-unit bar) | — | <1 hour |
| PAPI system angle measurement sensor | — | Gyroscope + PTZ camera + motorised axis |
| Data transfer | — | WiFi / Ethernet |
| Night operation | — | Yes (both systems) |
| Compliance standard | — | ICAO Annex 14 / FAA |
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