The AS-3808/ARC antenna is designed for high power airborne UHF communications. The antenna is produced to Electrospace Systems Specification EM-A0051 which specifies environmental tests per MIL-STD-810, an operating altitude of 70,000 ft and operating velocity shall be Mach 1.1 maximum at sea level and Mach 1.7 maximum above 27,000 feet. The antenna is painted with Skydrol resistant urethane coating per MIL-PRF-85285, Color White No. 17925. The antenna is a one-piece blade to replace the AT-1076/ARC antenna.
