Evans & Sutherland to Supply Image Generators for Revolutionary F-15C 'ACES' Simulators.

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1997--Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. (E&S(R)) (NASDAQ:ESCC) Monday announced that it will supply Boeing/McDonnell Douglas Training Systems with eight ESIG(R)-4530GT image generators.

The image generators will provide visual scenes for the tactical mission simulators in the F-15C Aerial Combat Enhanced Simulation (ACES) Program.

The ACES program is a unique network of simulators grouped in clusters of two to four simulators at geographically separate locations. The first two locations are Eglin Air Force Base in Florida and Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.

This new type of networked simulator will enhance Air Force mission readiness by enabling pilots to conduct realistic simulated combat missions with multi-aircraft tactical teams. The Eglin AFB units are scheduled to be ready for crew training by mid-1999.

The F-15C ACES program is the first of several Distributed Mission Training (DMT) programs which the Air Force plans to fund as contracted training and simulation services.

The initial contract calls for E&S to supply ESIG(R)-4530GT image generators, databases, spares, and support. The contract also contains options which, if fully exercised, will result in Boeing and E&S supplying a total of 46 F-15C simulators to 14 U.S. Air Force bases.

"This is a significant program for E&S," said James R. Oyler, president and chief executive officer of E&S. "We are part of an Air Force/industry team that is revolutionizing the way Air Combat Command uses simulation to enhance operational capabilities. We are extremely pleased to be part of the Boeing team."

The ESIG-4530GT image generator being supplied to Boeing by E&S is a member of the ESIG(R)-4500 Series. It offers a wide range of standard and optional features, including full range buffering, texture animation, weapons effects, and other features used to create exceptional scene realism and effective training.

Evans & Sutherland

Evans & Sutherland develops and manufactures hardware and software to produce highly realistic 3D synthetic worlds. E&S business units deliver high-quality visual systems and graphics subsystems for civil aviation, defense and commercial applications, as well as high-performance systems for digital studio, desktop graphics, entertainment, and education.

Founded in 1968 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, E&S operates customer sales and support offices throughout the world. Visit the E&S Web page at http://www.es.com . -0-

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