Avionics
Garmin Unveils Its First Radar Altimeter
Garmin has started deliveries of its GRA 5500 digital radar altimeter unit, which retails for $13,995 (without antenna). The GRA 5500 communicates over a standard Arinc 429 interface, allowing radar altimeter data to be displayed on Garmin integrated flight decks and displays, as shown here.
Garmin has started deliveries of its GRA 5500 digital radar altimeter unit, which retails for $13,995 (without antenna). The GRA 5500 communicates over a standard Arinc 429 interface, allowing radar altimeter data to be displayed on Garmin integrated flight decks and displays, as shown here.

Garmin unveiled its first radar altimeter–the GRA 5500–yesterday. An all-digital design that employs digital signal processing technology, the GRA 5500 already holds FAA TSO authorization and is available immediately, at a retail price of $13,995 (without antenna).

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