AN/ARC-200

AN/ARC-200 is a solid-state, microprocessor-controlled, high-frequency (HF)/single sideband (SSB) airborne radio. It was developed from the commercial KHF-950 set, but is bigger and heavier than the earlier AN/ARC-199. It was procured as a non-developmental item (NDI) for use in fighter aircraft op erating at altitudes up to 70,000 ft (21,336 m).

The system consists of the RT-1449/ARC-200 transmitter/receiver and the CU-2312/ARC-200 antenna coupler. In the Australian F/A-18 ,...