Tailwind 500 MULTIREGION IN-FLIGHT TV SYSTEM - Enjoy live TV and so much more, every time you fly.
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Enjoy live TV and so much
more, every time you fly.
Tailwind 500
®
MULTIREGION IN-FLIGHT TV SYSTEM
Don’t miss a thing while you’re in the air.
Now the latest news, sporting events and more can go with programming in high definition (HD). Additionally, you can
you wherever you travel in your business jet. The Tailwind® access CNN, CNBC, ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports Network and
product family brings live TV to your cabin as the industry’s first more throughout your flight. To make your flight even more
Direct Broadcast Satellite television system for medium to large enjoyable, you can select the Entertainment Unlimited package
business aircraft. that includes premium content from all the major providers
such as HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and The Movie Channel.
The system’s advanced signal reception provides you with
clear, global reception for a vast selection of programming In other regions, such as Europe, the Middle East, India,
across multiple regions. When you travel in the contiguous western Russia and eastern China, your viewing choices will
United States (CONUS), for example, you can access your include local-language channels. Plus, you’ll have the option
favorite programming including live sports and news on the to access premium encrypted channels and free-to-air content.
major networks like ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC with both East and All programming in these regions comes to you in HD.
West coast feeds. Beginning in 2020, you can enjoy CONUS
DIRECTV ASTRA HOTBIRD ARABSAT NILESAT
Features that enhance every flight A live-TV system designed to maintain
Tailwind 500 is designed to please passengers and crew alike. its high performance
Its technologies provide smooth, intuitive operation. We’ve When you choose Tailwind 500, your system is backed by
automated key functions so your crew is free to focus on other Rockwell Collins’ decades of avionics and cabin experience.
tasks. Enhancement examples: It shows in every element – from the forward-focused design
>> Programming receivers can be customized to seek your and ease of integration to the highest level of customer support.
preferred HD broadcasts (CONUS region coming in 2020). Whether you’re a passenger, crew member or operations
>> Multiregional coverage includes automated switching to manager, you can count on your Tailwind 500 system to deliver
each new region’s signals. years of reliable performance. Its high-performance features
>> Filters ensure the clearest reception, preventing interference include:
from Ku-band data-link systems that may be installed on >> Reliable satellite tracking for smooth, consistent channel
your aircraft. viewing
>> Remote-control capability gives you convenient system >> Simple installation that takes advantage of automatic phase
command. alignment and system leveling
>> Tailwind 500 efficiently integrates with Rockwell Collins >> The ability to permanently store system configuration data
Venue™ cabin management system as well as many others. in non-volatile memory
>> HD region expansion (e.g., CONUS in 2020) as a result of the
technology investments we’re making
>> Research and field testing in all supported regions and in
extreme weather
Tailwind-ready aircraft
Combine Tailwind 500 with any cabin management system on aircraft such as:
>> Bombardier Global Express XRS, Global 5000 >> Boeing Business Jet
and 6000, Challenger 604 and 605 >> Boeing B737
>> Gulfstream GIV, GV, G450, G550 and G650 >> Cessna Citation X
>> Dassault Falcon 7X, 50, 900 and 2000
Tail-Mounted Unit (TMU) IF Multiplexer Unit (IMU) and IFMU-1000*
IFMU-1000 required for HD CONUS reception
Monitors
Receiver Decoder Unit
(RDU/RDUC-4000*)
Gimbal Electronics Module (GEM-1000) Signal Processing Unit (SPU-1000) and/or RDUI-4000
Quality of TV signals available:
RDU for SD CONUS, RDUC-4000 for HD CONUS
* HD CONUS LRUs available in 2019 and RDUI-4000 for HD internationalRDUI
Each satellite broadcasts varied content
quality depending on the receiver decoder
Russia
unit (RDU/RDUI) that you have installed.
TurksatWest
HD programming is available through TurksatEast
Rockwell Collins’ RDUI for regions in Europe
Hotbird
and the Middle East. DIRECTV’s satellite will
Astra
transition from standard definition to HD in China
Arabsat
2020. For a detailed look at the coverage you India
can expect with your Tailwind system, please
Nilesat
refer to the maps.
RDU
Russia
Astra
Hotbird
DirectTV China
Nilesat
Arabsat India
Building trust every day.
Rockwell Collins delivers innovative aviation and high-integrity
solutions that transform commercial and government
customers’ futures worldwide. Backed by a global network of
service and support, we are deeply committed to putting our
solutions to work for you, whenever and wherever you need us.
In this way, working together, we build trust. Every day.
For more information, contact:
Rockwell Collins
1733 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
+1.714.929.3000
csmarketing@rockwellcollins.com
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