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Lighted Wind Cone (WC Series, FAA L-806 Frangible / L-807 Rigid) 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
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
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 | Lighted Wind Cone (WC Series, FAA L-806 Frangible / L-807 Rigid) | 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 | Lighted Wind Cone (WC Series, FAA L-806 Frangible / L-807 Rigid) | Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (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) | — |
| 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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