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MIDS LVT

MIDS LVT is a low-cost fighter terminal with flexible, open-architecture design that allows for the simultaneous coordination of forces

MIDS LVT

The MIDS LVT is a low-cost fighter terminal with flexible, open-architecture designs. The MIDS LVT provides the critical airborne, ground, and maritime link that allows for simultaneous coordination of forces and situational awareness in battlefield operations. The reliability of the MIDS LVT is matched by its affordability and backed by our global technical support network.

The MIDS LVT is designed for a wide variety of airborne, ground, and maritime applications. The MIDS LVT consists of two major Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): the Receiver/Transmitter (R/T) and the Remote Power Supply (RPS).

MIDS LVT features

  • Secure, Jam Resistant Connectivity
  • Distributed Network
  • Control Service and NATO Interoperability
  • Long Range Coverage
  • Dual-Mode Identification (additional to IFF)
  • Accurate Relative Position Data

MIDS LVT Terminal Family

There are three families of MIDS LVT Terminals

Multifunctional Information Distribution System Low Volume Terminal (MIDS LVT)

MIDS LVT(1)

The MIDS LVT(1) family is generally used in airborne platforms (though it may also be used on the ground). This family of terminals requires the platform provide power, cooling, control and cabling.

  Voice TACAN 1553 Ethernet Output Power Example Platforms
MIDS LVT(1) X X X Platform D 200W, 1000W* F/A-18,
E-2D
MIDS LVT(4) X – X Platform D 200W, 1000W* JAS-39,
Ground
MIDS LVT(5) X – X Platform D 200W, 1000W* Maritime C2
MIDS LVT(6)   X X Platform D 200W AC-130, F-16
MIDS LVT(7)     X Platform D 200W B-2

* requires additional hardware (HPAG)

MIDS LVT(2)

The MIDS LVT(2) family is generally used in ground platforms. This family of terminals includes power, cooling, control, and cabling.  The LVT(2) family does not implement TACAN.

  Voice TACAN X.25 Ethernet Output Power Example Platforms
MIDS LVT(2)     X Platform J 200W Army Ground
Patriot
MIDS LVT(11) X   X Platform J 200W Air Force Ground
TACP

MIDS LVT(3)

The MIDS LVT(3), also known as the MIDS FDL, is a specially designed terminal used by the U.S. Air Force F-15s. This is a 50 Watt terminal that controls the onboard TACAN, but does not contain a Voice or TACAN within the terminal. The MIDS FDL has been recently tested for ground application.

  Voice TACAN 1553 Ethernet Output Power Platform
MIDS LVT(13)     X   50W F-15
Products
MIDS LVT
Coordinating airborne, maritime and ground forces
MIDS LVT 2/11
Situational awareness or command and control
MIDS FDL
Low-cost fighter terminal with flexible open architecture design