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PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) 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
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.
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 | PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) | 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 | PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) | Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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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