Joint Tactical Information Distribution System Class 2 Terminal

JTIDS terminals operate on three different bands of the electromagnetic spectrum, concurrent with systems such as identification friend or foe and tactical air navigation. The terminals use spread spectrum techniques to distribute encrypted information in hostile environments.

Built-in interference protection features effectively monitor radio-frequency emissions and prevent interference to these systems.

Class 2 terminals provide

Secure, jam-resistant, digital data and voice communication.
Position determination using both integral relative navigation and tactical air navigation.
Cooperative identification between subscribers.

The system consists of a receiver/transmitter and a data processor group.

JTIDS Class 2 Terminal features

Secure, jam-resistant connectivity
High throughput
Distributed network control
Service and NATO interoperability
Omnidirectional
Long-range coverage
Dual-mode identification
Full-performance tactical air navigation.
Accurate position data

JTIDS Class 2 Terminal applications

Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System
Airborne Battlefield Command Control Center
Air Operations Center
Modular Control Equipment shelter
F-14 Tomcat carrier-based fighter
Tornado (F.3) Air Defense Variant fighter