BAE SYSTEMS Awarded Contract to Build C-130H Simulators for Republic of China Air Force.Business Editors WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2001 BAE SYSTEMS BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. today announced the Republic of China Ministry of National Defense has awarded the company a contract valued at approximately $29 million to design and manufacture a C-130H full flight simulator Full Flight Simulator (FFS) is a term used by National (civil) Aviation Authorities (NAA) for a high technical level of flight simulator. Such authorities include the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Europe. and a C-130H multi-media flight training device for the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF ROCAF Republic of China Air Force ). The C-130H simulator and multi-media flight training device will be delivered to Ping-Tung Air Base in Taiwan by the end of 2002. BAE SYSTEMS Flight Simulation and Training will also provide on-site training support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . "We are the world's leading provider of C-130 simulation and training solutions, and we're pleased the Republic of China Air Force recognized our expertise and experience in this area," said John Pitts For the football player of the same name see John Pitts (football player). John Pitts (1560 – October 17 1616) was a Catholic scholar and writer. Life Pitts was born in Alton, Hampshire in 1560 and attended Winchester College. , president, BAE SYSTEMS Flight Simulation and Training. "ROCAF will get state-of-the-art training devices to train their Hercules crews, and they will get these devices on-time and on-budget." The C-130H full flight simulator will include crew stations for the pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and navigator. The simulator will feature a five-channel, 200x40 degree vertical field-of-view visual system. The C-130H flight training device will feature an integrated multi-media presentation along with computer-based training See CBT. (application) Computer-Based Training - (CBT) Training (of humans) done by interaction with a computer. The programs and data used in CBT are known as "courseware." developed by BAE SYSTEMS. The two C-130H training devices will be similar to the simulators BAE SYSTEMS uses in its C-130 Tampa Training Center, where the Republic of China Air Force has conducted its C-130 ground school training over the past ten years. Notes to Editors BAE SYSTEMS Flight Simulation and Training is the world's leading provider of simulation and training solutions for the C-130 aircraft. The unit is Lockheed Martin's training partner on the C-130J and the two companies have delivered C-130J training programs to the UK Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the Air Force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF began in March 1914 as the Australian Flying Corps and became a fully independent Air Force in March 1921. . BAE SYSTEMS is currently building a C-130J operational flight trainer Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) is a training device, often a flight simulator, intended for general flight training as opposed to specialist tactics and weapons training. and C-130J cockpit avionics part task trainer (CAPTT) for Aeronautica Militare The Aeronautica Militare is the air force of Italy. It is one of the most powerful air forces in Europe and has held a prominent role in modern Italian military history. It was founded as an independent service arm on the 28th March, 1923, by King Vittorio Emanuele III as the Italiana (Italian Air Force
In addition, a Lockheed Martin/BAE SYSTEMS team is under contract to modify and operate C-130 training for the U.S. Air Force's existing C-130 aircrew training system. BAE SYSTEMS also operates the C-130 Tampa Training Center, which includes a C-130H full flight simulator that is used to train aircrews and maintenance personnel from more than 20 countries around the world. BAE SYSTEMS is the truly global systems, defense and aerospace company. BAE SYSTEMS employs more than 100,000 people, in nine home markets around the world and has annual sales of some $19 billion. The company offers an unrivalled global capability in air, sea, land and space with a world-class prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE SYSTEMS designs and manufactures civil and military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defense products. BAE SYSTEMS North America employs 25,000 people in the design, development, integration, manufacture and support of a wide range of advanced aerospace products and intelligent electronic systems for government and commercial customers. BAE SYSTEMS Flight Simulation and Training provides aviation training and simulation solutions. The organization manufactures full flight simulators for civil and military aircraft and offers a range of aviation training and support services. Issued by: BAE SYSTEMS, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6YU Tel: +44 (0) 1252 383069 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 383 947 www.baesystems.com |
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