Datasheet LINK Y DS151 07 12 HR

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Link Y Mk2 is used for reliable and secure exchange of tactical • Non-NATO, National data encryption
data and tactical orders, easy to use via a self-managing and • Dynamic TDMA protocol for HF, VHF and UHF radio
adaptive radio network between multiple military platforms. communication
Link Y Mk2 offers functionality which is comparable to NATO • Easy integration with any Command and Control system
Link 11, but with enhanced capabilities, and using (software- • Proven track record: 100+ systems in use worldwide
embedded) national encryption. • Applicable for sea, air and land platforms
Link Y Mk2 acts as a “force multiplier”: available tactical data
of participating units is shared, creating a complete and uniform
tactical picture amongst users.

Link Y Mk2
Tactical Data Link
Link Y Mk2
Tactical Data Link

Versions Dimensions and weight


To meet specific environmental requirements, Link Y Mk2 systems
can be delivered in multiple versions. Width Height Depth Weight
(cm) (cm) (cm) (kg)
- Naval version (“shipborne”) Naval 40 15 23 10
Link Y Mk2 is built in a compact housing compliant to military Airborne 5.5 20 35 4
standards that meet the requirements for equipment in a naval
environment. The naval version is to be integrated into any Power requirements
Combat Management System, e.g. TACTICOS, for surface Naval version: 24 V DC, 60 W
vessels or submarines. Alternatively, the naval version can be Airborne version:28 V DC, 40 W
delivered with a local control station to act as a standalone
system on board. System overview

authorization by THALES NEDERLAND B.V. and/or its suppliers, as applicable. Data on this sheet may be subject to change without notification.
This information carrier contains proprietary information which shall not be used, reproduced or disclosed to third parties without prior written
- Fully Airborne version
Link Y Mk2 is built in a certified air-worthy ¼ ATR unit. The Fully
Airborne version is to be integrated into any Air Management
System, e.g. AMASCOS, for Maritime Patrol- and Surveillance
Aircrafts or helicopters with an operator/’tacco’ onboard.
Alternatively, the fully airborne version can be delivered with a
local control panel to act as a standalone system on board. Naval version

- Airborne Downlink version Airborne version


Link Y Mk2 is built in a certified air-worthy ¼ ATR unit, identical Track record
to the fully airborne version. The simple Downlink functionality is Over 100 Link Y Mk2 systems are in use by multiple navies
dedicated to usage by a helicopter pilot: one way data transfer worldwide. The naval versions and fully airborne versions
and a limited set of messages. have been integrated with more than 10 different Combat
Management Systems and Air Management Systems. As such,
- Landbased version Link Y Mk2 offers a low-risk and flexible solution to the user as
Link Y Mk2 is built in an enclosure to meet less restrictive well as to the system integrator.
environmental conditions, for e.g. Naval Headquarters or Naval
Operation Centres. Maximum use is made of Commercial-Off-
The-Shelf hardware.

Thales Nederland B.V.


P.O. Box 42 7550 GD Phone : +31 74 248 81 11
HENGELO THE NETHERLANDS Email : [email protected] DS.151/07/12/H

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