A new and improved Garmin weather radar system will soon be available for aircraft operators. In a July 18 press release, Garmin introduced the GWX 75 and GWX75H (helicopter) weather radars. The Doppler-based solid-state radars provide an extended range and come with an “improved color palette” that provides more color contouring than other available radars, Garmin said.
Garmin Introduces New Weather Radar
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin has introduced the new GWX 75 and GWX 75H (helicopter) solid-state, Doppler-based weather radar systems for aircraft operators.
- These radars offer an extended range of 320 nautical miles, an improved color palette for better contouring, and advanced horizontal and vertical scanning capabilities.
- The GWX 75 and GWX 75H systems enhance pilot situational awareness for convective weather, reduce operational costs, and feature lower power consumption for an extended lifespan.
- Expected to be available next month, the GWX 75 will retail for $21,995, and the GWX 75H for $31,995.
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