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Lighted Wind Cone (WC Series, FAA L-806 Frangible / L-807 Rigid) 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
Lighted Wind Cone (WC Series, FAA L-806 Frangible / L-807 Rigid)
by Flight Light Inc.
Aluminium-basket lighted wind cone in FAA L-806 frangible and L-807 rigid configurations, available with AC or integrated solar power and LED lamps rated for 50,000–100,000 hours.
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 | Lighted Wind Cone (WC Series, FAA L-806 Frangible / L-807 Rigid) | 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 | Lighted Wind Cone (WC Series, FAA L-806 Frangible / L-807 Rigid) | PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| FAA Certification | ETL Certified per AC 150/5345-27F | — |
| L-806 Type | WC-806-1 (FAA Size 1 frangible) | — |
| Sock Diameter | 18 inch | — |
| Sock Length | 8 ft | — |
| Activates At | 3 knots | — |
| Full Extension At | 15 knots | — |
| Wind Direction Accuracy | ±5° | — |
| Maximum Wind Rating | 75 knots | — |
| LED Lamp Life | 50,000–100,000 hours | — |
| LED Power Consumption | 6–21 W | — |
| Solar Battery (optional) | 100–300 Ah AGM, 10-day autonomy | — |
| Operating Temperature | −55 °C to +55 °C | — |
| Standard Unit Weight | 45–59 lb | — |
| Origin | Made in USA (Buy American Act compliant) | — |
| 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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