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A mission-capable, cost-effective and fully integrated JTAC training and ISR solution

Cutting-edge surveillance and live air-to-ground communications with zero aircraft modification

The SiNAB Phoenix Pod uses cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-performance, long-range day-and-night surveillance and live air-to-ground communications for military and civil ISR applications without the need for aircraft modification. It’s designed and manufactured in Australia to meet strict military and civil standards and requirements.

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The Phoenix Pod

Our market-leading pod consists of three functional sub-systems
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PHOENIX Pod

A lightweight (104kg), off-the-shelf integrated sensor and communications modules integrated into the Pod that is attached to aircraft via stores pylons with NATO standard 14 suspension lugs.
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PHOENIX COCKPIT

An intuitive pilot-operated 8” touch screen tablet is the human-machine interface (HMI) that connects to the Pod via a secure WiFi link (or optional MANET radio).
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PHOENIX GROUND STATION

An optional ground-based system that allows for ground control and supports training that connects via a MANET hub and supports satellite communications.
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Potential Applications

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Military applications

The market’s only fully-integrated JTAC training solution

By emulating the EO/IR sensor capabilities used by operational close air support (CAS), the Phoenix JTAC Training Solution (PJTS) enables low-cost training aircraft, such as the T-6B, PC-21, and L39NG to deliver effective training to JTAC students without aircraft modification.
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Civil applications

Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)

Easily fitted to and removed to from light civilian aircraft, such as the Cessna 0-2A King Air and Learjet 35A, the Phoenix Pod provides long-range day-and-night surveillance, including multi-spectral imaging and EO/IR scanning, plus live air-to-ground comms. The Pod can be fitted to any aircraft with suitable stores pylons, or via bespoke mounting systems for rotary wing applications.

Key features + benefits

Zero aircraft modification

Non-permanent role equipment, requiring no integration with aircraft systems resulting in substantial time and cost savings. It’s easily fitted and removed from stores pylons with standard NATO 14” suspension lugs. Aircraft can be restored to normal configuration and roles by simply removing the Phoenix Pod after missions.

Totally self-contained

The Phoenix Pod includes power supply, global positioning systems (GPS) feed and avionics and datalink devices for seamless integration and enhanced functionality and performance

Lightweight Pod structure

The Pod weighs 104kg/231lbs and can be easily carried by light aircraft and helicopters, offering versatility in deployment. This reduces the need for reliance on operational assets.

Rapid aircraft reconfiguration

The Phoenix Pod is fitted to (and removed from) the host aircraft in minutes, using basic aircraft tools and support equipment.

Sensor pod capabilities

Incorporates and integrates equipment normally included in aircraft with operational sensor suites, including communications, data, monitoring and common data link (CDL) capabilities.

Multi-device communication

Speaks to a range of secure and non-secure devices, including Rover, ATAK/APAS, Combat Net Radio, MANET, VMF and Link16, for live air-to-ground communication and smooth data sharing and coordination.

Dual control options

The Phoenix Pod is controlled from the cockpit/cabin with an 8” tablet. It can also be controlled from the Phoenix Ground Station for simulated training and ground support for increased versatility and adaptability.

The Phoenix Pod has flown under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approvals and been awarded a Military Flight Release as approved role equipment from the United States Air Force (USAF).

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Get in touch to learn more about the Phoenix Pod and JTAC training solution (PJTS) by SiNAB.
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