Operational Class
- Versatile, medium-sized aerostat systems
- Ideal for maritime and border surveillance
- Sustained deployment of up to two weeks
- Customizable to meet mission requirements
TCOM Operational Class Aerostat Systems
TCOM Operational Class aerostat systems offer unrivaled versatility and performance. These medium-sized aerostat systems offer both the flexibility and portability for accelerated launch and retrieval, along with the capacity for sustained deployment for up to two weeks at a time.
Operational Class aerostats are ideal for monitoring areas in which ground-based surveillance would be rendered ineffective by domain obstructions, or where manned aerial surveillance is deemed too costly.
Versatile Operational Class aerostat systems may carry payloads that include radar, SIGINT and COMMS Relay to altitudes as high as 3,000 ft above ground control station. This makes the systems ideal for maritime surveillance applications, protecting ports and costal borders, as well as inland border surveillance applications.
Click the buttons below to discover detailed specs and capabilities of TCOM’s Operational Class 22M and 28M aerostat systems:
22M Aerostat System Video Overview:
22M Quick Facts:
TCOM’S 22M aerostat system is trusted by military forces and border authorities alike. The system can be assembled in a matter of hours, and can be deployed from stationary or mobile mooring stations.

22M-Specifications | |
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Payload Weight | 190 kg/ 425 lbs |
Nominal Altitude | 900 m/ 3000 ft |
Available Payload Power | 2 kVA |
Flight Duration | 14 days |
Wind Speeds | operational- 50 kts/ survival-70 kts |

28M Aerostat System Video Overview:
28M Quick Facts:
TCOM’s 28M is one of the most widely-used aerostat systems available today. The 28M offers battle-proven reliability and can be customized with multiple payload configurations to meet the most demanding mission requirements.

28M-Specifications | + | |
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Payload Weight | 385 kg/ 850 lbs | 570 kg/ 1250 lbs |
Nominal Altitude | 1500 m/ 5000 ft | 900 m/ 3000 ft |
Available Payload Power | 3 kVA | 5 kVA |
Flight Duration | 14 days | 14 days |
Wind Speeds | operational- 50 kts/ survival-70 kts | operational- 50 kts/ survival-70 kts |