A deployable satellite dish field terminal - tripod or folded-case stand, ~60-90 cm dish, cabling running to a control box. The off-grid comms link of every remote outpost. Period: Modern war, 1990-present, Sahel region.
Modern small VSAT and military satcom terminals (PRC-117G with satellite extension, BGAN, INMARSAT) make remote outpost comms possible. The Sahel - vast, low-infrastructure - runs on satellite when it runs at all.
Painting tips
- Dish: matte off-white or muted desert tan.
- Mount and case: matte dark earth or olive drab.
- Cabling: matte black with bare-metal connectors.
- Dust and sand at the base.
Historical sources & further reading
- Military VSAT and satcom field-equipment references
- BGAN/INMARSAT field-terminal photography
⚠ Small parts. Not suitable for children under 14.





