RT LTA Systems displays Skystar 120 micro-tactical aerostat system at SOFIC 2019.

The Israeli company RT LTA Systems presents its newest aerostat, the SkyStar 120, a mobile a micro-tactical aerostat system, for the first time at SOFIC 2019 exhibition.

The SkyStar 120 Ground Control Station is mounted on an ATV (Picture source: RT LTA Systems)

RT is a world-class designer, developer and manufacturer of the Skystar family of aerostats for use in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications applications. RT delivers self-contained, versatile, easily transportable, cost-effective tactical system comprised of a mobile control station, ground system module, tether, lighter-than-air platform, stabilized payload platform and sophisticated sensor suite. SkyStar systems are easy to operate, rapidly deployed and customized for a range of operating conditions worldwide in various military and civilian missions. The systems are currently deployed in countries such as Israel, Afghanistan, Mexico, Thailand, Canada, Africa and Russia.

SkyStar 120's Ground Control Station is mounted on a light ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) that allows the operating force to keep moving and maneuvering with the aerostat on the ATV alongside them, either filled with Helium and ready to be launched or already flying in the air. This allows the operating force to better fit the observation and communication lines in real time. The system is operational under extreme weather conditions and offers surveillance range of up to 1,500 feet.