Catch the Excitement
Watch the launch of American Magic’s AC75, Defiant
“We are proud to support New York Yacht Club American Magic in its challenge for the America’s Cup. There is special meaning for us since the America’s Cup is part of KVH’s history, with our very first product developed for a 12-meter yacht preparing for the 1980 America’s Cup.”
– Martin Kits van Heyningen, chief executive officer of KVH
Proudly Supporting American Magic – A Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup
Adding our innovative technology to American Magic’s winning spirit, KVH is providing satellite‑based and cellular-based communications equipment for the team’s chase boats to facilitate high-speed data transmissions. In addition, KVH’s high‑performance fiber optic gyro (FOG)‑based sensors will aid in performance metrics for the team’s race boats.
TracPhone® V3HTS
American Magic’s chase boat is outfitted with KVH’s TracPhone V3HTS, the world’s fastest, lightest ultra‑compact Ku-band VSAT system with data speeds as fast as 5/2 Mbps (down/up). Powered by Intelsat®
TracPhone® LTE‑1
A fully integrated mobile cellular communications system with LTE-A speeds and extended coverage range, KVH’s TracPhone LTE‑1 is part of American Magic’s competitive edge.
KVH TracPhone LTE‑1Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
KVH’s high‑performance fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based inertial measurement units (IMUs) are being used to measure performance metrics of American Magic’s race boats.
KVH IMUsCatch the Excitement
Watch the launch of American Magic’s AC75, Defiant
“We are proud to support New York Yacht Club American Magic in its challenge for the America’s Cup. There is special meaning for us since the America’s Cup is part of KVH’s history, with our very first product developed for a 12-meter yacht preparing for the 1980 America’s Cup.”
– Martin Kits van Heyningen, chief executive officer of KVH
