L-3 Link Simulation & Training's (L-3 Link) military solutions are targeted to meet current and future training requirements across a wide range of advanced fixed-wing, rotary-wing and unmanned aircraft platforms. L-3 Link’s solutions, based on a service’s objectives, can range from adaptive learning total training systems to next generation simulation technologies to comprehensive training services. L-3 Link’s goal on every programme undertaken is to enhance soldier mission readiness. To achieve this objective, L-3 Link strives to provide customers with the fastest delivery of customised training solutions that deliver discriminating capabilities at the lowest cost.
In October, L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that its F-16C Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) delivered to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have become ready for training. Both simulators, one a Block 52 and the other a Block 15, are installed and networked at the PAF’s Shahbaz Air Base.
“L-3’s advanced F-16C Aircrew Training Devices are enabling Pakistan Air Force F-16 pilots to gain training credit equivalent to live training,” said Dan Kelly, L-3 Link’s vice president for Air Force and Navy programmes. “Our high-fidelity simulation solution is allowing the PAF to cost-effectively conduct a significant percentage of its F-16 pilot training across a full range of mission scenarios.”
The PAF’s F-16C ATDs are supporting new pilot, pilot conversion and advanced skills training. Pilots are able to practice takeoffs and landings, low-level flight maneuvers and emergency procedures. In support of more advanced skills training, F-16 pilots are able to acquire and identify targets while accurately delivering a wide range of ordnance during simulated air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
The PAF is the first international military service to use L-3 Link’s SimuSphere HD-9™ visual system display, which provides pilots with a high-fidelity, 360-degree field-of-view. The F-16 ATDs’ high-definition databases and image generation systems create highly realistic and relevant training environments. Each trainer incorporates L-3 Link’s simulated Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, enabling pilots to practice control of aircraft targeting systems and sensors. Day and night vision goggle training is conducted over a geo-specific visual system database of Pakistan. The two F-16C ATDs are supported by one mission support system. Each simulator has a dedicated instructor/operator station.
L-3 Link is the leading provider of F-16 simulators worldwide. Since the 1970s, the company has delivered approximately 140 F-16 training devices in support of the USAF, Air National Guard and 11 foreign nations.
High fidelity F-16 MTC simulators will accurately model all of the fighter aircraft's weapon systems and ordnance. The simulators are being delivered in Block 40/42 and 50/52 configurations to support basic and advanced pilot mission training, tactics validation and mission rehearsal. The F-16 MTC programme is integrated with L-3 Link's next generation HD World visual and display simulation technologies. These advanced simulators are integrated with high definition databases, image generation systems, physics-based processing technology and visual system displays to create highly realistic and relevant training environments. HD World's visual display component, SimuSphere HD, will provide each F-16 MTC training device with an immersive field-of-view that can display out-the-window imagery at 20/40 visual acuity.
Each F-16 MTC installation will consist of four high-fidelity training devices that are integrated with a 360° visual display, robust synthetic environment, instructor/operator station and brief/debrief station. The simulators can be operated individually or linked together to provide four-ship training, both within the MTC and the service's Distributed Missions Operations (DMO) network environment.
In October, L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that its F-16C Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) delivered to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have become ready for training. Both simulators, one a Block 52 and the other a Block 15, are installed and networked at the PAF’s Shahbaz Air Base.
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| L-3 Link F-16 trainer with the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) (All photos and graphics via L-3) |
“L-3’s advanced F-16C Aircrew Training Devices are enabling Pakistan Air Force F-16 pilots to gain training credit equivalent to live training,” said Dan Kelly, L-3 Link’s vice president for Air Force and Navy programmes. “Our high-fidelity simulation solution is allowing the PAF to cost-effectively conduct a significant percentage of its F-16 pilot training across a full range of mission scenarios.”
The PAF’s F-16C ATDs are supporting new pilot, pilot conversion and advanced skills training. Pilots are able to practice takeoffs and landings, low-level flight maneuvers and emergency procedures. In support of more advanced skills training, F-16 pilots are able to acquire and identify targets while accurately delivering a wide range of ordnance during simulated air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
The PAF is the first international military service to use L-3 Link’s SimuSphere HD-9™ visual system display, which provides pilots with a high-fidelity, 360-degree field-of-view. The F-16 ATDs’ high-definition databases and image generation systems create highly realistic and relevant training environments. Each trainer incorporates L-3 Link’s simulated Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, enabling pilots to practice control of aircraft targeting systems and sensors. Day and night vision goggle training is conducted over a geo-specific visual system database of Pakistan. The two F-16C ATDs are supported by one mission support system. Each simulator has a dedicated instructor/operator station.
L-3 Link is the leading provider of F-16 simulators worldwide. Since the 1970s, the company has delivered approximately 140 F-16 training devices in support of the USAF, Air National Guard and 11 foreign nations.
High fidelity F-16 MTC simulators will accurately model all of the fighter aircraft's weapon systems and ordnance. The simulators are being delivered in Block 40/42 and 50/52 configurations to support basic and advanced pilot mission training, tactics validation and mission rehearsal. The F-16 MTC programme is integrated with L-3 Link's next generation HD World visual and display simulation technologies. These advanced simulators are integrated with high definition databases, image generation systems, physics-based processing technology and visual system displays to create highly realistic and relevant training environments. HD World's visual display component, SimuSphere HD, will provide each F-16 MTC training device with an immersive field-of-view that can display out-the-window imagery at 20/40 visual acuity.
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| L-3 Link’s HD World solution provides a realistic, high-fidelity synthetic environment simulation that immerses pilots in high definition, dynamic training scenarios. HD World supports day/night, low altitude and all-weather mission training, in addition to realistically simulating employment of a full range of weapons and sensors. |
Each F-16 MTC installation will consist of four high-fidelity training devices that are integrated with a 360° visual display, robust synthetic environment, instructor/operator station and brief/debrief station. The simulators can be operated individually or linked together to provide four-ship training, both within the MTC and the service's Distributed Missions Operations (DMO) network environment.
For more information, please see MILITARY TECHNOLOGY 12/2014, available at I/ITSEC 2014 on booth #773.