SATCOM ANTENNA

DM C175 SERIES DUAL MODE

BATWING UHF ANTENNA
The DM C175 Dual Mode Batwing antenna represents the
latest in airborne UHF Satcom antenna technology.
Extremely lightweight and Mach 0.88 capable, the antenna
provides for operation over the complete hemisphere with
two separate antennas housed in one MIL-E-5400 qualified
structure. A low angle monopole antenna provides coverage
from 0 degrees to +40 degrees above the horizon. A
separate crossed dipole antenna provides circularly polarized
high angle coverage in the +40 degree to 90 degree (zenith)
elevation sector. The high angle mode’s hybrid coupler
and 50 ohm load termination are housed internally to the
unit thereby greatly simplifying installation and reducing
customer supplied system accessories to a coaxial switch
and interconnecting cables.

Ideally suited for rotary or fixed wing aircraft due to its

lightweight, low drag profile, and ease of installation; the
DM C175 is also suitable for shelter or shipboard
applications.

Several versions are available, including the most recent

version, the DM C175-5, which features a strengthened
housing for high vibration environments.

SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range DM C175-1 243 – 318 MHz
DM C175-5 243 – 318 MHz
ELECTRICAL

VSWR Low Angle 2.5:1

High Angle 1.5:1
Gain Low Angle Average within 2 dB of a quarter-wave stub
High Angle +6.0 dBic typical
Power 200 watts average
Polarization Low Angle Vertical
High Angle RHCP

Connectors DM C175-1 Type N female; J8-low angle

MECHANICAL

DM C175-5 J9 high angle

Size See back of page
Weight DM C175-1 7.5 lbs
DM C175-5 8.0 lbs
Qualification MIL-E-5400 class 2
Drag 3.5 lbs at 45,000 ft, Mach 0.78
Color DM C175-X-1 White
DM C175-X-2 Black

1000-155 (M59)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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TABLE 1
CONNECTOR
DM C175 SERIES DUAL MODE REF DES FUNCTION

BATWING UHF ANTENNA

J8 LOW ANGLE MODE
J9 HIGH ANGLE MODE

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Inches (Centimeters)

BUSHING 13.0 MAX

0.203 DIA 15.9 MAX (330.2)
(5.15) (403.8)
0.34
(8.6)

8 PL
0.25 DIA
(6.3) 6.20 ± 0.15
FWD (208.3)

0.93 MAX
(23.6)

0.40 REF
(10.2)
12.9 4.6 1.75 ± 0.10
8 PL (327.7) (116.8) (44.5)
3.3
(83.8)
4.1 1.1
0.203 DIA (104.1) 27.9)
(5.16)
8 PL

2.594 1.718
(65.89) (43.64)
1.063 2.125

1.297 0.859
(32.94) (21.82)

ABRASION
2.587 RESISTANT
5.125 (65.07) TAPE
(130.17) 3 PL
7.688 2.56
(195.28) (65.0)

AIL Systems Inc.

455 Commack Road • Deer Park, NY 11729-4591
631-595-6000 Fax 631-595-6180
http://www.ail.com