CDL Hawklink provides interoperability with Common Data Link (CDL) terminals used by U.S. and Allied forces worldwide.
The L3Harris Hawklink AN/ARQ-59 airborne terminal is a fully qualified wideband communications system tailored to the requirements of the U.S. Navy’s fleet of MH-60R helicopters. It delivers realtime acoustic sonobuoy data, PPI/ISAR radar data and full-motion video to the ship to provide full situational awareness and protection of battle group assets.
The MH-60R Avionics Operational Program (AOP) provides flexible control of all sensor transfers and associated equipment, ensuring seamless integration and mission operation. Primary system control is managed by the airborne mission computer via a MIL-STD-1553 interface to the AN/ARQ-59 system using AOP commands.
Robust built-in test and high-reliability equipment enables a reduced logistics footprint and eliminates complex support equipment. Dual antennas and automatic antenna switching ensure continual connectivity to the surface data link, regardless of aircraft orientation.
The programmable waveforms of the AN/ARQ-59 enable interoperability with U.S. Navy shipboard terminals for LCS, aircraft carriers, DDG-51, CG-47 and FFG-7 class ships. Terminals can be easily configured for interoperability with several generations of CDL surface terminals deployed by the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, as well as with many allies and coalition countries around the globe.
