Rugged Display 21.3” ARD21

The ARD21 Rugged Display 21.3″ offers an expansive screen area within a slim-bezel, fully sealed chassis.  Making it ideal for command and control consoles, tactical shelters, ground vehicles, aircraft mission systems, and naval bridge stations.

Key Features

• Large 21.3″ viewing area – Perfect for tactical maps, situational awareness displays, and multi-window command interfaces.

• High brightness & contrast – Standard 400 nits brightness with an optional 750+ nits sunlight-readable mode and >1400:1 contrast for clear viewing in bright ambient light.

• MIL-STD rugged design – Built to MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 standards.  Designed to withstand shock, vibration, EMI/EMC, altitude, humidity, and salt fog.

• Sealed, fanless construction – IP66-rated aluminium enclosure with convection cooling.  Protects against dust, water ingress, and environmental contaminants.

• Flexible power and I/O – Accepts 18–36 VDC or 110/220 VAC (44–440 Hz).  Plus supports RGB, DVI, and RS-170 video inputs with RS-232/USB control interfaces.

• Customisable controls & connectors – Options include customer-defined bezel buttons, MIL circular or D-sub connectors, and tailored I/O layouts.

• Optional NVG & rugged touch – Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatibility and rugged analog resistive touch screens available for military and aerospace applications.

Key Benefits

• Reliable in extreme environments – To begin with, the ARD21 is built to survive temperature extremes (–10 °C to +55 °C, with –40 °C option).  In addition,  high altitudes (40,000 ft).  Plus vibration, and shock.  Therefore, ensuring dependable operation.

• Superior readability for mission-critical data – Moreover, high brightness and strong contrast make it easy to read tactical displays, video feeds, or GIS data even in bright sunlight or harsh lighting conditions.

• Simplified integration – In addition, the slim bezel and flexible mounting options.  Plus configurable I/O and bezel buttons.  This enables fast, reliable installation in vehicles, aircraft, or control rooms.

• Local support & service – Finally, Metromatics provides Australia & NZ-based engineering, integration expertise, and responsive after-sales service.  Ensuring smooth deployment and long-term performance.

Applications

The ArgonFDS ARD21 Rugged Display 21.3″ is ideal for mission-critical environments requiring a large, robust, and sunlight-readable display, including:

• Defence & Aerospace – Command and control stations, mission planning, and C4ISR systems in fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, UAVs, and UGVs.

• Naval & Maritime – Bridge and shipboard control rooms where salt fog, vibration, and humidity demand military-grade durability.

• Ground Vehicles – Tactical command and control consoles, situational awareness screens, or vehicle driver interfaces in armoured and mobile command vehicles.

• Industrial & Harsh Environments – Oil & gas facilities, mining operations, and critical infrastructure control centres where rugged, large-format displays must perform reliably.

Local Expertise and Support

As the Australian and New Zealand distributor for ArgonFDS, part of the Spectra Defense Technologies group, Metromatics offers more than just hardware supply.

In addition, we provide local engineering expertise, integration advice, and responsive after-sales service.  Therefore, ensuring that the ARD21 Rugged Display 21.3″ is deployed with minimal risk and maximum confidence.

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Therefore, if you need a mission-ready rugged display 21.3″ for defence, aerospace, naval, or industrial applications.  The ArgonFDS ARD21 delivers large-screen clarity and proven military-grade reliability.

To take the next step, contact Metromatics today to review specifications, discuss integration requirements, and request pricing.

Specifications