Side-by-side
Rapiscan Systems vs Southwest Microwave
Two Security Screening suppliers compared on Aviation Souk. Stats, certifications, and supplier-declared strengths drawn from the indexed profiles. Both compete in Security Screening.
Procurement comparison
The spec-by-spec breakdown.
| Procurement dimension | Rapiscan Systems | Southwest Microwave |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | US | US |
| Headquarters | Hawthorne, California, USA | Tempe, Arizona, USA |
| Founded · years in Gulf | 1993 · 25 yrs in Gulf | 1971 · 25 yrs in Gulf |
| Categories overlap | Both: Security Screening Only Rapiscan Systems: X-ray & CT Baggage / Cargo Screening · Baggage Handling Systems | Both: Security Screening Only Southwest Microwave: Perimeter Intrusion Detection (Sensors & Radar) |
| GCC airport installations | 5 indexed GCC airports DXBAUHJEDRUHBAH | 0 indexed GCC airports |
| Certifications | Both hold: ISO 9001, CE Only here: ECAC Std 3, TSA APSS 6.2 | Both hold: ISO 9001, CE Only here: FCC |
| Flagship products | 4 flagship products 920CT · RTT 110 · Eagle M60 · 628XR | 3 flagship products INTREPID MicroPoint II · INTREPID MicroWave 330 · INTREPID Model 375 controller |
| International airports | 0 indexed | 0 indexed |
| Tier on Aviation Souk | Indexed-only | Indexed-only |
| Decision fork | If your scope includes X-ray & CT Baggage / Cargo Screening, Rapiscan Systems covers it natively. | If your scope includes Perimeter Intrusion Detection (Sensors & Radar), Southwest Microwave covers it natively. |
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