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AV-PAPI Series 3 Precision Approach Path Indicator vs Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
AV-PAPI Series 3 Precision Approach Path Indicator
by Avlite Systems
FAA and ICAO dual-certified Series 3 LED PAPI with patented optics producing the industry's sharpest red/white glide-slope transition in permanent and portable configurations.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions)
by Vardhman Airport Solutions
A fully self-contained, trailer-mounted control tower providing deployable 360° all-weather ATC capability for emergency, temporary, or remote aerodrome operations — available with rapid hydraulic elevation and an integrated communication, weather, and power suite.
| Cost of ownership | AV-PAPI Series 3 Precision Approach Path Indicator | Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | AV-PAPI Series 3 Precision Approach Path Indicator | Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| FAA certification | L-880(L) & L-881(L) — Intertek, AC 150/5345-28H Style A Class I | — |
| ICAO compliance | Annex 14 photometrics & chromaticity — PAPI (2- & 4-LHA) and A-PAPI | — |
| Military compliance | UFC 3-535-01 | — |
| Configuration | 4-box (L-880) | 2-box A-PAPI (L-881) | — |
| Power input | AC 90–264 VAC | 24 VDC | Solar | CCR | — |
| Control | Wireless 900 MHz / 2.4 GHz | Power-line | Manual | PAL/ARCAL | — |
| IR/NVG | Available within same optic | — |
| Mounting | Permanent (frangible) | Portable (retractable legs) | — |
| Buy American Waiver | FAA national AIP waiver | — |
| Deployment | — | Trailer-mounted, road-transportable |
| Cab elevation mechanism | — | Hydraulic lift with safety locking |
| Visibility | — | 360°, glare-free cabin |
| Power supply | — | Silent generator with ATS and UPS |
| Communications | — | VHF transceiver (ground-to-air) |
| Meteorological equipment | — | Automatic weather observation station |
| Visual aids | — | Collapsible illuminated Landing T, aerodrome beacon |
| Climate control | — | Air-conditioned cabin |
| Interior materials | — | Fire-retardant |
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