Huey (RC CS3/msd-00) – Forced-Air Conduction-Cooled 3U VPX System by Concurrent Technologies

The Concurrent Technologies Huey (RC CS3/msd-00) is a 3-slot forced-air conduction-cooled 3U VPX rugged COTS system engineered to balance size, weight, power, and cost for size and weight-sensitive defence and aerospace deployments requiring powerful multi-slot payload capability. The three 1-inch pitch 3U VPX slots accept SOSA 14.2.16 aligned VITA 48.2 conduction-cooled RCR-series Type 1 cards, supporting CPU, GPU, Ethernet switch, and mixed-signal RF payload combinations to cover vetronics, C5ISR, signal intelligence, and electronic warfare use cases with maximum payload flexibility. The VPX backplane supports P0, P1, and P2/P2a connector configurations, with copper and optical I/O to MIL-38999 front panel connectors, and is compatible with VITA 66.x and 67.x aperture cards for RF and optical connectivity. The 300W AC-powered PSU accepts 90–260VAC at 47–400Hz, and the forced-air augmented conduction-cooled thermal scheme supports up to 250W total payload power dissipation. The fan assembly is housed externally for simplified maintenance access and wash-down capability without intrusion into the sealed VPX card environment, an important practical advantage for deployed system maintenance. The aluminium construction with available MIL-STD corrosion and chemical resistant paint or powder-coat finishes is designed to support MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461 environmental and EMC qualification. The system measures 267 x 280 x 153 mm and weighs 14 kg, with ATR tray mounting for standard airborne and ground vehicle rack integration. Development, test, and deployable cable harnesses are available. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Concurrent Technologies rugged VPX system solutions.