High Performance
Rigid Composite
Radomes
AFC protects radar and satellite communications systems worldwide with radomes up to 33.5 meters in diameter, delivering industry-leading RF performance while withstanding the harshest environments for decades. For over 35 years, AFC has been trusted to safeguard more than 1,200 mission-critical military and commercial installations.
Defense Grade:
DSCS, MET, MILSTAR, SBIRS qualified radome systems
Performance Based Options:
Thin membrane (TM), Solid Laminate (SL), Sandwich Foam Core (SFC), Composite Laminate Structure (CLS) and Tuned Hybrid Sandwich (THS) radome configurations that can be offered with or without R-13 Insulation for excellent thermal properties
Worldwide
Deployments for defense, ATC, weather, and commercial sectors
ISO 9001:2015
Strict quality manufacturing standards
Engineering Radome Excellence Since 1991
A radome is a weatherproof, electromagnetically transparent building structure that protects radar and antenna systems from extreme weather environments such as wind, blowing sand, snow, ice, rain, ultraviolet sunlight, temperature, fungus, and corrosion.
AFC's radome technology is supported by rigorous and proven structural and electromagnetic analyses, well-established design and manufacturing processes, and ISO 9001:2015 quality control. AFC has designed, manufactured, and installed over 1,200 radomes since 1991 to protect the sensitive systems in the most remote locations on earth.
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Why a Radome?
A ground-based radome is often a valuable addition for large SATCOM systems as it protects the antenna system from environmental factors like wind, rain, ice, dust, and salt, which can otherwise degrade performance and cause mechanical wear. By shielding the antenna, the radome reduces wind-induced pointing errors and structural deformation, leading to more stable RF performance—especially important at higher frequencies such as Ka and Q bands. They withstand harsh climates and offer both physical security and concealment by obscuring the antenna from view. When combined with internal environmental control using HVAC systems, radomes can maintain stable temperature and humidity conditions, further improving equipment reliability and longevity. Overall, radomes often improve system availability and reduce lifecycle costs, making them a practical choice for many antenna installations.
Mission-Critical Radome Solutions
From military strategic communications to weather monitoring, AFC radomes serve the world's most demanding applications.
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Radome Requirements?
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