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Medium-Intensity LED Runway Edge Light (MIEL, FAA L-861/L-861T/L-861E) 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
Medium-Intensity LED Runway Edge Light (MIEL, FAA L-861/L-861T/L-861E)
by Flight Light Inc.
ETL-certified medium-intensity elevated runway and taxiway edge light in a single die-cast aluminium housing, covering all three FAA series in one modular fixture.
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 | Medium-Intensity LED Runway Edge Light (MIEL, FAA L-861/L-861T/L-861E) | 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 | Medium-Intensity LED Runway Edge Light (MIEL, FAA L-861/L-861T/L-861E) | Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| FAA Certification | ETL Certified L-861, L-861E, L-861T per AC 150/5345-46E | — |
| Standard Compliance | ICAO Annex 14 Vol. 1 | — |
| Circuit Current | 6.6 A | — |
| Mounting Heights | 14, 24, or 30 inches standard | — |
| Frangible Coupling | 1.5-inch (standard) or 2.0-inch | — |
| Lens Type | Glass Fresnel, multiple colour options | — |
| Housing Material | Die-cast aluminium, aviation-yellow powder coat | — |
| Shipping Weight | 3.2 lb | — |
| Operating Temperature | −55 °C to +55 °C | — |
| Manufacturer Certification | ISO 9001:2015, UL Listed | — |
| 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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