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Mon, Oct 26, 2009

L-3 Gets Contract For F-16 Pilot Training Advanced Helmet Mounted Displays

New Technology Updates Units Already In The Field

L-3 Link Simulation & Training will be supplying Advanced Helmet Mounted Display (AHMD) units to the U.S. Air Force. The devices simulate "out-the-window" computer generated imagery on currently fielded F-16 Unit Training Devices (UTDs).

L-3 Link's AHMD, which will replace current flat panel displays, easily affixes to an F-16 pilot's helmet in a matter of seconds. Once training begins, pilots are able to view out-the-window imagery and systems symbology across a 360° field-of-regard. The AHMD also supports night vision goggle training requirements and incorporates F-16 avionics symbology for the aircraft's Heads Up Display. The expanded field-of-view and increased visual display capabilities offered by the AHMD will enable pilots training on these upgraded F-16 UTDs to accomplish 90 percent of trainable tasks.
 
"This is the first time helmet mounted display systems will be used to provide fast jet simulators with out-the-window computer generated imagery and we are very pleased to deliver this capability initially to the F-16 Aircrew Training Device program," said Bob Birmingham, president of L-3 Link.  "L-3 Link looks forward to offering this compact, immersive visual system solution to fast jet customers that have facility restrictions and need to provide pilots with highly realistic training environments."

L-3 Link will integrate AHMDs on F-16 UTDs at U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard installations beginning in March 2010 and will conclude deliveries in December 2010.

FMI: www.link.com

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