Thales delivers eight Reality H Full Flight Simulators (FFS) to Airbus Helicopters. These will be used to train pilots within the German Armed Forces and the NATO on the Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters as part of the LKH (Light Combat Helicopter) program.
The Reality H architecture is designed according to the highest D standards of the aviation authorities. It provides an immersive training environment with a variety of operational scenarios, visual scenes and state-of-the-art AI-controlled computer-generated forces (CGF) SETHI (Simulateur d’Environnement Tactique Hétérogène Intéractif). The same training environment is also integrated into the German Armed Forces’ NH90 MR1 FFS at the International Helicopter Training Center (IHTC) in Bückeburg to enable pilots to train under realistic conditions. To support the Bundeswehr’s pilot training programs, these simulators will have extended briefing and debriefing functions.
“We are delighted to have signed this important contract with Airbus Helicopters to equip the German Armed Forces with eight Thales Reality H Full Flight simulators. This contract strengthens Thales’ position as one of the top suppliers of helicopter simulation and training equipment,” said Yannick Assouad, Executive Vice President at Thales Avionics Division.
The training solution provided by Thales meets the Bundeswehr’s requirement for a seamless transition from the old EC135 FFS simulators to Reality H. The collaboration between Thales and Airbus Helicopters also further strengthens their relationship. This has developed through numerous partnerships such as Helisim and builds on a wide range of cooperation programs – from avionics, radar and HMDs to armament, car protection equipment, training and simulation.
Assouad continued: “Our Reality H simulator meets the requirements of helicopter pilots in terms of mission orientation and skills development, and its reliability and operating costs are extremely attractive to operators. Thales is proud to support Germany, one of our closest allies, and to contribute to the security and air sovereignty of European NATO countries.”
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