Special Mission Radomes

High-performance solutions for complex special mission radomes.

Marshall collaborates closely with our customers to choose the best design, process and materials to fit their needs for cost and performance. When radome performance matters, our design experience, analytic and measurement tools, and manufacturing know-how provide for low-risk, high performance radome solutions.

We design, certify and manufacture complex special mission radomes using world-class knowledge of smart materials for lower cost, reduced weight, superior aerodynamics and optimised RF performance.

Our bespoke solutions are suitable for surveillance radar, satellite communications, COMINT/SIGINT for subsonic fixed wing and rotary wing platforms in the military and civil aerospace domains.

Why choose Marshall special mission radomes?

Our proven experience in special mission capabilities coupled with extensive knowledge in composite materials make us the prefect choice for special mission radomes.

We provide advanced technology-based solutions to some of the toughest engineering challenges in the aerospace and defence sector. Focussing on integrating advanced technology on aircraft and performing complex special mission aircraft modifications.

• 40+ years experience in special mission aircraft
• 80+ years experience in manufacturing
• 50 years expertise in composite materials
• 50+ years C-130 maintenance, repair and overhaul and modification experience
• 40+ years experience of structural testing

Engineering expertise

• Aerodynamic, weight analysis and 3D modelling
• Mechanical and structural design and analysis
• Avionics and electrical systems design and integration
• Radio frequency (RF) transmission modelling capabilities

Certifications

• DAOS approved
• EASA 21J Design Organisation
• EASA 21G Production Organisation

Test facilities for qualification and certification

• RF property measurement and installed performance
• 40+ years’ experience of Structural Testing, ranging from multi-channel full scale testing to single component and material testing
• Accredited test facility to UKAS ISO 17025

Radomes of the future

We continue to evolve with the radomes industry to further reduce cost, weight, manufacturing lead times, as well as improving performance by;

Researching new composite materials with the R&D Team

• In 2019, Marshall invested more than £4 million on R&D and employee training

Engineering

• Material characterisation of improved performance through transmission laminates
• High performance external coatings for improved erosion and wear resistance
• Lightening protection systems with minimum impact of RF performance
• Internal development of through transmission modelling capability for broad band and high frequency applications
• Dedicated product development and Futureworx teams looking into next generation technology for mission systems ISR and future combat air system

Improving our manufacturing processes

• Marshall invested approximately £7.5 million on the Advanced Composites site and infrastructure improvement to ensure we are fit for future growth to meet the needs of the composites industries and our customers
• As part of our continuous improvement programme, we also recently won a grant of £900K funded by Sharing in Growth. Sharing in Growth work with UK manufactures to assist with furthering their on-going long-term competitiveness on a global stage

Improving our manufacturing processes

• An established solution for X band radomes has been developed, tested and is available for immediate deployment
• Ongoing development in complex laminate architectures to suit latest generation sensors
• Innovative approaches to material characterisation and certification have been developed to reduce time to market for novel materials
• Out of autoclave solutions are available for large >2m radomes for low volume – large size radomes