Kymeta Osprey u8 Ku-Band Tactical Flat Panel Satellite Terminal

Kymeta Osprey u8 Ku-Band Flat Panel Satellite Terminal – Tactical ESA

The Kymeta Osprey u8 is a Ku-band electronically steered antenna (ESA) flat panel satellite terminal designed for secure, on-the-move command and control communications in tactical and defense environments.

Key Specifications

Frequency (RX): 10.70 – 12.75 GHz
Frequency (TX): 13.75 – 14.50 GHz
Antenna: Ku-band electronically steered flat panel (ESA)
G/T: typ. 9.5 – 12 dB/K
EIRP:
    typ. 46 – 46.5 dBW (20W BUC)
    typ. 49 – 49.5 dBW (40W BUC)
Scan range: 360° azimuth, +15° to +90° elevation
Polarization: Linear (software-defined)
Modem: Embedded ST Engineering iDirect 950mp
LTE: CAT12 (up to 600 Mbps)
Power: typ. 120–250 W
Input voltage: 12–36 VDC
IP rating: IP66
Operating temperature: -40°C to +55°C

Key Features

Designed for tactical command & control communications
Low-profile ESA for vehicle integration
No moving parts with high reliability (high MTBF)
MIL-STD compliant rugged design
Automated path diversity in contested environments
LTE + satellite hybrid connectivity
LEO-expandable architecture 

Applications

Military and defense communications
Tactical vehicle SATCOM systems
Command & control (C2) operations
Secure mobile communications
Government and mission-critical deployments

Integration & Compatibility

Embedded modem: ST Engineering iDirect 950mp (Hybrid-GEO)
Supports hybrid satellite + LTE networks
Compatible with GEO networks and future LEO expansion
Designed for vehicle-mounted tactical platforms

Available Options & Configurations

20W or 40W BUC configurations
Hybrid (LTE + satellite) or GEO-only modes
Vehicle mounting systems
Modular equipment bay integration
Secure network and TRANSEC options

Key Advantages vs Hawk & Goshawk (High Sales Value)

Military-grade (MIL-STD) vs commercial platforms
Higher EIRP with 40W BUC option
Designed for contested / GNSS-denied environments
Integrated LTE + tactical networking
Optimized for armored and combat vehicle integration

Call to Action

Available through Esatcom Inc. as part of integrated SATCOM solutions.
Contact us for system configuration, pricing, and lead time.

Ideal for defense, government, and mission-critical mobile communications requiring secure and resilient connectivity.