FTS Antenna Flight Termination Systems Antenna

Military Grade Flight Termination System (FTS) Antenna

Antenna Experts has developed a robust portfolio of military grade FTS antenna designed to work in the harshest of environments and meet the most stringent of technical requirements. Designs range from omnidirectional, directional, sector with linear (V or H) and Circular (RHCP or LHCP) antennas meant for larger diameter launch vehicles to wraparound antennas purposed for smaller diameter missiles, sounding rockets, and other platforms.

Antenna Experts FTS Antenna also known as command destruct antennas, can be used at various Air Force bases and missile ranges. Antenna Experts have several flight termination system antenna options available including high gain, fixed beam, LHCP or RHCP polarized antennas. Antenna Experts manufactures military-grade Flight Termination System (FTS) and command destruct antennas for launch vehicles, missiles, and sounding rockets.

FTS-400-550-HL Directional Circular Polarized Helical Antenna

The FTS-400-550-HL is a Flight Termination Systems directional circular polarized helix antenna with 12dBic gain. FTS-400-550-HL is a broadband antenna which is designed specifically for use as a command destruct antenna used in flight termination systems. This high-gain low-profile Flight Termination Systems antennas use Circular Polarization Antenna Technology – which delivers better penetration through obstruction and interference.

FTS Flight Termination Systems helical antenna is supplied with a specially designed mounting arrangement for steering the antenna in both planes, 360 degrees in Azimuth and 90 degrees in Elevation for terrestrial and satellite link. Both LHCP and RHCP models of Flight Termination Systems antenna are available. The part number for LHCP version is FTS-400-550-HL-LHCP and FTS-400-550-HL -RHCP is for RHCP version.

The FTS series circular polarized FTS helical antenna is completely protected within a high-tech ruggedized radome which is made of high strength ABS enclosure to ensure survivability in the worst environments conditions The heavy duty fiber glass enclosure has excellent transparency for RF signals and enough strength to withstand more than specified wind loads of FTS Antenna. Discover the FTS-400-550-HL broadband directional helical antenna. Delivers 12dBic gain and circular polarization (LHCP/RHCP) for command destruct systems.

Cylindrical enclosure is used for low wind loading and for minimal effect of ice formation on the high power broad band flight termination systems antenna operation as well as providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance. These antenna are supplied with olive green MIL color finish. Other customized housing/radome color can also be supplied on request.

Omni-Directional FTS Antenna for Hemispherical Coverage

The FTS-370-500-QH is a circular polarized omni-directional antenna, broadband antenna which is designed specifically for use as a command destruct antenna used in flight termination systems. It provides hemispherical coverage above the horizon while minimizing its negative angle radiation.

FTS-370-500-QH is a broadband circular polarized horizontal omni-directional antenna are rugged all weather model, enclosed in a fiber glass radome, uses high class copper alloy and does not require any field tuning or adjustments. 

The antenna model FTS-370-500-QH can be supplied either with standard pole/mast mounting hardware for fixed station application or NATO 4 holes flange for vehicular mounting application. Customized mounting hardware / configuration can be supplied on request. Similarly antenna with customized color can also be supplied on request.

FTS Antenna part number FTS-370-500-QH is a flight termination systems antenna uses special “Teflon Dielectric Transmission Line” technique to handle high power handling capacity allowing smooth VSWR and typical 3 dBi. gain over the entire specified frequency band (bandwidth). The FTS-370-500-QH provides hemispherical coverage for flight termination systems. Features high power handling and rugged fiberglass for extreme weather.

The FTS antenna fiberglass enclosure has excellent transparency for RF signals and enough strength to withstand specified wind loads. The stainless steel mounting hardware is supplied with the antenna. Cylindrical shell/enclosure is used for low wind loading and for minimal effect of ice formation on the antenna operation as well as providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Both LHCP and RHCP models of flight termination systems antennas are available. The part number for LHCP version is FTS-370-500-QH-LHCP and FTS-370-500-QH -RHCP is for RHCP version.

Vertical Polarized FTS Omni Antenna for Fixed & NATO Mounting

Antenna Experts FTS-370-550-CD is a broadband vertical polarized omni-directional is rugged all weather model, enclosed in a fiber glass radome, uses high class copper alloy and does not require any field tuning or adjustments. The FTS-370-550-CD Antenna can be supplied either with standard pole/mast mounting hardware for fixed station application or NATO 4 holes flange for vehicular mounting application. Customized mounting hardware / configuration can be supplied on request. Similarly antenna with customized color can also be supplied on request.

FTS-370-550-CD antenna uses special “Teflon Dielectric Transmission Line” technique to handle high power handling capacity allowing smooth VSWR and typical 3 dBi. gain over the entire specified frequency band (beamwidth). The fiberglass enclosure has excellent transparency for RF signals and enough strength to withstand specified wind loads. The stainless steel mounting hardware is supplied with the antenna. 

Cylindrical shell/enclosure is used for low wind loading and for minimal effect of ice formation on the FTS antenna operation as well as providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Both LHCP and RHCP models of flight termination systems are available. The part number for LHCP version is FTS-370-500-QH-LHCP and FTS-370-500-QH -RHCP is for RHCP version. Explore the FTS-370-550-CD vertical polarized omni-directional antenna. Supplied with standard mast or NATO 4-hole flange mounting for vehicular applications.

MIL-STD-810G High Power (500-2000W) Command Destruct Antenna

These FTS series antennas are often qualified as a system to cut down on testing costs, and they are routinely qualified to the very strict standards. Out FTS series are designed to handle input power of 2000 watts. FTS Antenna are designed and supplied as per MIL-STD-810G parameters.

Our FTS series antenna design provides maximum life cycle over a broad temperature range in the most extreme environments including salt, sand, and radial ice. Antenna Experts provides customizable antenna configurations that can be purchased in alternate frequency bands with various power handling options to meet customer specifications.

All antennas in the FTS series are developed to meet the most demanding aerospace and military requirements, often serving as the final safety link for launch vehicles, sounding rockets, and missiles. These systems are qualified under strict protocols to ensure they can withstand the “worst-case” environmental variables, including sandstorms, saline spray, and high-velocity wind. With a standard power handling capacity of 2000 Watts, these antennas are adaptable to various frequency bands and polarization requirements. By utilizing low-profile, high-strength radomes and corrosion-resistant stainless steel hardware, Antenna Experts provides a reliable communication solution that ensures flight safety protocols can be executed with absolute precision regardless of external atmospheric conditions.