The new light jet aircraft will have a first-of-its-kind wing architecture consisting of an inner wing and an outer wing to ensure manoeuvrability at both low and high speeds – giving the aircraft transonic capability.
The new Centres are in addition to Elbit Systems UK’s recent investment across the UK including the opening of the new site in Kent, and a new manufacturing facility in Bristol, with investment in staff and sites in the last five years totalling over £30 million.
With this award, the Navy is poised to capitalize on Vertex’s T-6 virtual reality Immersive Training Devices, propelling their undergraduate pilot training program, Project Avenger.
The partnership between the two entities will help to deliver scalable, interoperable, and immersive collective training solutions to military personnel across services, domains and allies, whilst also allowing investigation of wider applications.
RYAN AEROSPACE’s basic concept demonstrator will show how (using mixed reality technology) the trainee can see hands in the cockpit and interact with controls and instruments of their aircraft whilst everything seen outside the cockpit is virtual.
The training itself, led by Boeing, lays the groundwork for the Type 1 crew members to work with the newly established 550th Helicopter Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base to create a conversion course syllabus for UH-1N Huey aircrew.
Patriot Medic 23 provided “Alamo Wing” reservists opportunities to sharpen their skills beyond what can typically be accomplished during monthly unit training activities.