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Astrophysics Inc. vs Rapiscan Systems

Two Security Screening suppliers compared on Aviation Souk. Stats, certifications, and supplier-declared strengths drawn from the indexed profiles. Both compete in Security Screening, X-ray & CT Baggage / Cargo Screening, Baggage Handling Systems.

Astrophysics Inc. logo
Astrophysics Inc.
City of Industry, California, USA

X-ray screening for airports, cargo and customs.

Rapiscan Systems logo
Rapiscan Systems
Hawthorne, California, USA

CT, EDS and cargo screening across the GCC.

Souk's data signal

Where the AI cites each one.

Astrophysics Inc.
Thin · 25%
0 products · 0 certs · 0 named installations
Rapiscan Systems
Rich · 75%
5 products · 1 certs · 0 named installations
Verified certifications & approvals
Astrophysics Inc.
No verified certs surfaced from supplier source.
Rapiscan Systems
  • ●European Civil Aviation Conference / European Union — Trace detection solutions for airport security — certified February 2026
Top products extracted
Astrophysics Inc.
No products extracted.
Rapiscan Systems
Computed Tomography (CT) Baggage ScannerIon Trap Mobility Spectrometry (ITMS) Trace DetectorEagle Series High-Energy X-Ray (Cargo & Vehicle)AS&E Z Portal (Vehicle Screening)Tray Return Systems
Procurement comparison

The spec-by-spec breakdown.

Procurement dimensionAstrophysics Inc.Rapiscan Systems
Country of originUSUS
HeadquartersCity of Industry, California, USAHawthorne, California, USA
Founded · years in Gulf2002 · 15 yrs in Gulf1993 · 25 yrs in Gulf
Categories overlap
Both: Security Screening · X-ray & CT Baggage / Cargo Screening · Baggage Handling Systems
Both: Security Screening · X-ray & CT Baggage / Cargo Screening · Baggage Handling Systems
GCC airport installations
0 indexed GCC airports
5 indexed GCC airports
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Certifications
Both hold: ISO 9001
Only here: ECAC EDS CB C1, TSA Air Cargo Qualified
Both hold: ISO 9001
Only here: ECAC Std 3, TSA APSS 6.2, CE
Flagship products
4 flagship products
XIS-6545 · XIS-100X100 · XIS-1517 · VIS-HR high-energy cargo
4 flagship products
920CT · RTT 110 · Eagle M60 · 628XR
International airports0 indexed0 indexed
Tier on Aviation SoukIndexed-onlyVerified (data-rich)
Decision forkIf a leaner GCC footprint is acceptable, Astrophysics Inc. (0).If proven GCC airport installations matter most (5 on file), Rapiscan Systems.
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