SB-Helo X-Stream is a new technical solution by Inmarsat specifically designed to overcome signal chop (rotor shadow) by Helicopter rotor blades with a significant reduction in data loss compared to SwiftBroadband Background IP service.

This new service treats data transmission differently for rotor-wing aircraft.

With SB-Helo X-Stream helicopter operators will be able to join the modern world of mobile connectivity - world-wide.

Price Guide SB-Helo

SB-Helo X-Stream Helicopter Satcom
SB-Helo X-Stream Helicopter Satcom
Helicopter Satcom - SB-Helo X-Stream Airtime

SB-Helo X-Stream is a new technical solution by Inmarsat specifically designed to overcome signal chop (rotor shadow) by Helicopter rotor blades with a significant reduction in data loss compared to SwiftBroadband Background IP service. This new service treats data transmission differently for rotor-wing aircraft.

  • 94% reduction in packet loss.
  • 67% reduction in jitter (from 18 ms to 6 ms).
  • 58% increase in throughput.
  • Link budget to mitigate the impact caused by rotary blades.
  • Video throughput improvement of around 37%.
  • Speeds up to 400 kbps for a single channel (actual testing revealed +430 kbps).
  • Up to 1.5 Mbps with a bonded four-channel configuration.

With SB-Helo X-Stream helicopter operators will be able to join the modern world of mobile connectivity - world-wide.

  • Telemedicie & Teleconferencing.
  • Intelligence Gathering.
  • Surveillance.
  • Reconnaissance.
  • Video transmission of forward-looking infrared & daylight cameras.
  • Voice Communications.
  • Internet Connectivity.
Price Guide SB-Helo
Helicopter Satcom SB-Helo X-Stream Price Guide for Cobham Aviator SP SDU-7315, SDU-7320 and the SDU-7330.