Mission Computer

VMC-APOLLO

User Accessible Drive Bays for Up to Two 2TB Removable SSD
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada GPU
Optional h.264/265 single channel HD/3G-SDI Video Encoder

The VMC-APOLLO is a rugged, high-performance mission computer tailored for aerospace and defense applications. Powered by an Intel Panther Lake-H 3rd Gen Core Ultra and up to 128GB DDR5 RAM, it offers exceptional computing power for demanding missions. Equipped with an NVIDIA ADA Lovelace GPU, the VMC-APOLLO employs 3072 CUDA® cores to support advanced graphics processing. With 512GB embedded storage, two user accessible drive bays for removable SSDs, and MIL-SPEC circular connectors, the VMC-APOLLO ensures reliable operation in harsh environments. It features versatile connectivity, including (1) HD/3G-SDI In, (1-3) 3G-SDI out, (4) Gigabit Ethernet, (2) USB 3.0, (5) USB 2.0, (3) RS232, (3) RS422, and (2) RS485 serial ports, making it ideal for complex data handling and mission-critical tasks.

Product Features

  • Mission computer designed for use with mission management software, such as CarteNav AIMS, L3Harris ForceX Widow 2.0, etc.
  • Designed for use with all major turrets (WESCAM, TRAKKA, FLIR, etc.)
  • Rugged MIL-SPEC connectors with signals grouped for ease of wiring and installation
  • Compatible with Windows or Linux Operating Systems
  • Optional h.264/265 single channel HD/3G-SDI Video Encoder
  • Large quantity of common I/O interface (RS-232/422/485)
  • User accessible bay drives for removeable solid-state drives
  • Latest generation Intel Panther Lake-H 3rd Gen Core Ultra CPU, designed for demanding video workflows
  • Factory fit mPCIE expansion slots and connector provisioning for ARINC-429, MIL-1553
  • Compact form factor for easy installation

Tech specs:

VMC-APOLLO

Specifications
Base CPU
Intel Panther Lake-H 3rd Gen Core Ultra GPU
Internal Memory (RAM)
32GB DDR5 RAM (Expandable to 128GB DDR5)
Internal Storage
Embedded 512GB High Speed SSD for Operating System & Critical Applications
Removable Storage
User Accessible Drive Bays for up to Two Removable 2TB Solid State Drives for Mapping and Sensitive Data
Base GPU
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada GPU
USB
(2) USB 3.0, (5) USB 2.0
Serial Ports
(3) RS232, (3) RS422, (2) RS485
Expansion Slots
mPCIE expansion slots and connector provisioning for customer specific interfaces (i.e. ARINC-429, MIL-1553)
Operating System
Compatible with Windows or Linux
Input Voltage
28VDC with EMI Filtering
Power
<200W MAX
Dimensions
9.50” x 5.75” x 11.50”
Weight
<15 lbs
Cooling
Engineered Passive Cooling
Connector Type
MIL-SPEC Barrel Connectors
Material Finish
Corrosion Resistant
Mounting Method
4 Mounting Flanges (1/4” Fasteners)
Form Factor (If a standard)
CMOS Battery Life/Field replaceability
7+ Years
Built in input protection
Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Reverse Polarity, Over Current
GPIO
8x (4x IN, 4x OUT)
Audio inputs/outputs
(1) Audio Out Jack; (1) Audio Out Speaker
TPM
TPM 2.0
Ethernet
(4) External GbE Ethernet Ports
Video Outputs
(3) SDI Video Ouputs; (1) SDI Video Loop Output; (1) SDI Video Input
Operating Temperature
-20° to +55° per MIL-STD-810G, Method 501.5 & Method 502.5 per MIL-STD-810G
Storage Temperature
-40° to +70° Method 501.5 & Method 502.5 Procedure I per MIL-STD-810
Humidity (operating/transport)
Operating & Storage: 95% @ 40° for 48 hours
Operating shock
Method 516.6 Procedure I per MIL-STD-810G
Crash hazard shock
Method 516.6 Procedure I per MIL-STD-810G
Random vibration
Method 514.6 Category 13, Procedure I per MIL-STD-810G
Ingress (dust/sand)
IP62 at The Console Level
EMI
CE102, CS101, CS114, CS115, CS116, RS103 per MIL-STD-461F
Water immersion
Not Applicable
Operating altitude
Method 500.5 Procedure II 30,000 feet per MIL-STD-810G
Storage altitude
Method 500.5 Procedure I 40,000 feet per MIL-STD-810G
  • Expandable Memory: Up to 128GB DDR5 RAM
  • Video Encoder: h.264/265 single channel HD/3G-SDI Video Encoder
  • Expansion Slots: mPCIE Expansion Slots and Connector Provisioning for customer-specific interfaces such as ARINC-429, MIL-1553
  • Extended Warranty: Extended Warranty Options for up to 5 Years of Maximum Coverage