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Authentic Tactical Fighting System 400 (ATFS-400) |
The ATFS-400™ is a high fidelity, interactive tactical air combat flight simulator integrated into a state-of-the-art, high performance "flyable" human centrifuge. |
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Standard Features:
- 25 foot planetary arm driven by a 6000 peak HP induction drive motor
- Three precisely controlled electro-mechanical motion drive systems greatly reduce extraneous motion distractions normally associated with centrifuge training
- TACModule motion; pitch and roll
- Precise G-vector control "G-Pointing™" feature to match aircraft maneuvering forces
- Maximum G level of 15 Gs
- Maximum G onset and offset rates of 10 Gs per second
- Modular cockpit, which replicates tactical aircraft, with customer-specified visual dome system
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Training Activities
- Basic Fighter Maneuvers with the potential for realistic Dissimilar Air Combat Training
- Air-to-ground missions - includes "across the spectrum" of threat, weapons employment, and environmental conditions
- Threat avoidance and defensive air combat maneuvers
- Interactive multi-ship engagements and operations
- Situational awareness development in complex environments
- Departure from controlled flight and aircraft upset training
- High "G" tolerance and refresher "G" Training
- Dynamic weapons employment
- Tactical maneuvering in a hostile environment
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Value
- Enhanced operational preparedness and readiness
- Significant cost savings per flight hour as compared to training in tactical aircraft
- Greater efficiency, that is pilot tactical hands-on time (engaged on range)
- More efficient access to "hands on" tactical maneuvering versus a tactical aircraft
- Preserve aircraft, engine and operational system service life
- Elimination of risk in high "G" training, both initial and refresher
- Controlled, safe and economical way to refine aircrew coordination skills
- Capability to optimize the tactical aircraft cockpit and affordably integrate weapons systems
- Achieve training goals safely and economically while contributing to aircrew readiness
- Provides a learning environment with authentic physical stresses and virtual experience
- Reduces need to use aircraft for high "G" environment and training
- Maintain currency for high "G" tolerance and training
- Allows better preparation for actual flying in exercises and missions
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The Payoff
- Readiness: Contributor to Operational Preparedness/Readiness
- Readiness: Extended Aircraft & System Service Life
- Operational: Ability to Safely Fly to the Edge of the Flight Envelope
- Acquisition: Reduced Wear and Tear on Tactical Aircraft
- Logistics: Extended Engine Service Life
- Operating Costs: Lower Cost to Train
- Operating Costs: Better Aircraft Utilization
- Training: Greater Confidence and Experience in High "G" Environment
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