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AV-426 Solar Aviation 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
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 / 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 | AV-426 Solar Aviation 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 | AV-426 Solar Aviation Light | PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, 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) | FAA AC 150/5345-28, FAA 880/881, ICAO Annex 14 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 |
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