GORE-FLIGHT® Microwave Airframe Assemblies

Lightweight Solution with Lowest Insertion Loss Before & After Installation

GORE-FLIGHT^® Microwave Assemblies are proven to deliver the lowest insertion loss and more reliable VSWR after installation compared to leading competitor assemblies. Our rugged, flexible airframe assemblies can easily withstand rigorous routing, maintenance activities and flight conditions for lifetime performance.

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Catalog & Data Sheets: GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft

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Features & Benefits

Applications

Installation Simulator

Improved Electrical & Mechanical Performance

GORE-FLIGHT Microwave Assemblies feature unique construction materials, including:

abrasion- and crush-resistant layers
liquid and vapor barriers
EMI shielding materials
lightweight, flexible build

Our assemblies deliver performance benefits pilots can count on, like:

excellent signal integrity with lowest insertion loss and more reliable VSWR up to 40 GHz
outstanding shielding effectiveness for less RF interference
fewer cable failures for less installation costs and aircraft production delays
improved fuel efficiency and more payload/cargo options with lightweight assembly
longer service life and reduced downtime due to rugged construction
proven compliance with stringent industry requirements, like MIL-STD-81490 and others
increased design flexibility with robust, replaceable connector options

Gore-flight microwave assemblies for military aircraft

Gore-flight microwave assemblies for civil aircraft

GORE-FLIGHT Microwave Assemblies are engineered to perform reliably in a variety of military and civilian aircraft applications

C5ISR suites
airborne electronic surveillance, countermeasures & jamming
electronic warfare (EW) systems
radar warning receiver (RWR) systems
radar interconnects
electronic & signal intelligence
navigation & communication systems
millimeter wave (mmWave) technologies
Ku-Band SATCOM antennas

Proven Performance through Testing

Gore has developed a cable installation simulator to evaluate stress on microwave airframe assemblies and minimize the risk of damage or failure. Military and civil aircraft manufacturers can be confident they’re getting a reliable microwave assembly solution that withstands the rigors of installation and reduces the total cost of ownership.

Build a New Assembly

With this tool, you can easily design a microwave RF cable assembly and customize frequencies, lengths and connector options for your exact needs.

Calculate & Compare Assemblies

With this tool, you can calculate and compare the insertion loss, VSWR and other parameters of up to three of our assemblies at once.

Technical Information

These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE-FLIGHT Microwave Assemblies for defense and civil aircraft.

Elec./Mech./Environ. Property	Value
Elec./Mech./Environ. Property	Type 04	Type 65	Type 6E	Type 6G
Maximum Frequency GHz	18	18	18	40
Typical VSWR through Max Frequency (straight connector)	1.25:1	1.25:1	1.25:1	1.30:1
Guaranteed VSWR through Max Frequency (straight connector)	1.40:1	1.40:1	1.40:1	1.45:1
Typical Insertion Loss at Max Frequency dB/ft.	0.633	0.342	0.198	0.795
Guaranteed Insertion Loss at Max Frequency dB/ft.	0.673	0.384	0.208	0.870
Standard Impedance Ohms	50 ± 1	50 ± 1	50 ± 1	50 ± 1
Nominal Dielectric Constant	1.40	1.35	1.35	1.40
Nominal Velocity of Propagation %	85	86	86	85
Nominal Time Delay ns/in (ns/cm)	0.103 (0.04)	0.0984 (0.0387)	0.0984 (0.0387)	0.103 (0.04)
Shielding Effectiveness through 18 GHz dB	> 90	> 90	> 90	> 90
Jacket Material	Braided Engineered Fluoropolymer	Braided Engineered Fluoropolymer	Braided Engineered Fluoropolymer	Braided Engineered Fluoropolymer
Jacket Color	Black with Purple Stripes	Black with Purple Stripes	Black with Purple Stripes	Black with Purple Stripes
Center Conductor	Solid Silver-Plated	Solid Silver-Plated	Solid Silver-Plated	Solid Silver-Plated
Dielectric Material	Expanded PTFE	Expanded PTFE	Expanded PTFE	Expanded PTFE
Nominal Overall Diameter in (mm)	0.18 (4.55)	0.24 (6.1)	0.35 (8.9)	0.195 (4.95)
Nominal Weight lbs./ft. (g/m)	0.027 (41)	0.040 (60)	0.084 (125)	0.033 (49)
Minimum Bend Radius in (mm)	0.5 (12.5)	1.0 (25.4)	1.9 (48.3)	0.75 (19.0)
Temperature Range^a °C	-55 to +125	-55 to +125	-55 to +125	-55 to +125
Concentrated Load lbs. (MIL-T-81490 paragraph 4.7.18)	> 150	> 150	> 150	> 150

a. For applications operating outside of these temperatures, contact a Gore representative.

GORE-FLIGHT Microwave Assemblies are identified by a 12-character part number designating the cable type, connector types, and assembly lengths.

Positions 1–2: Two-letter code representing each cable type (e.g., 04, 65, 6E, 6G).

Positions 3–5: Connector A that attaches to the left side of the cable assembly.

Positions 6–8: Connector B that attaches to the right side of the cable assembly.

Positions 9–12: The assembly length is expressed in inches to the nearest tenth, including zeroes to fill positions if the length is less than three digits. For example, the length of a 24-in assembly is specified as 0240 in the last four digits of the part number.

Vapor-sealed GORE Microwave RF Assemblies

Example part numbers for our cable types include the following:

6EC01C011000
6E8VS90L2500
6E9VL9VL0380
6E9019011680
6E8018012160
6570S70S0360
658VS8522760
6580S7V11320
658VS70S5880
6580S80S4320

Our airframe assemblies are approved for use on the F-16 fighter jet. They can be ordered by the U.S. government and military through the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency’s channels and authorized distributors. Foreign defense engineers, operators or manufacturers can also order our solutions through U.S. Defense Logistics Agency channels.

NSN Reference Guide

Connector Options

For all of our cable types, we offer a variety of connector options specifically designed to optimize the performance of each assembly, like SMA, TNCA, 2.92 mm and more. We also offer an interface that allows the use of replaceable connectors.