What is MIDS J?

The MIDS Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) is a 4-channel radio designed to run the complex Link 16 waveform and up to three additional communication protocols, including the Airborne Networking Waveform (ANW).

What is MIDS on aircraft?

Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-J) — a four-channel radio that runs the Link 16 waveform and up to three additional communication protocols, including the Airborne Networking Waveform.

What do you need to know about the MIDS LVT?

The MIDS LVT is designed for a wide variety of airborne, ground, and maritime applications. The MIDS LVT consists of two major Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): the Receiver/Transmitter (R/T) and the Remote Power Supply (RPS). The MIDS LVT (1) family is generally used in airborne platforms (though it may also be used on the ground).

Is there a TACAN on the MIDS LVT ( 2 )?

The LVT (2) family does not implement TACAN. The MIDS LVT (3), also known as the MIDS FDL, is a specially designed terminal used by the U.S. Air Force F-15s. This is a 50 Watt terminal that controls the onboard TACAN, but does not contain a Voice or TACAN within the terminal.

Which is US Navy program manages MIDS LVT?

The MIDS IPO, which manages the MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT) program, is an international cooperative development between France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United States, and has a history of over 25 years of international cooperation. MIDS JTRS is a U.S. Navy funded program, built as a multi-channel, software-defined variant of MIDS-LVT.

Who was involved in the development of the LVT?

FMC was assisted by faculty from Caltech and the University of California and developed the designs that became the LVT-2 and the LVT (A)-1. Interest in the LVT was enough that the Secretary of the Navy formed the Continued Board for the Development of the Landing Vehicle Tracked on 30 October 1943.