B-52 training modernisation reaches new milestone
Aero Simulation will closely work with SPO, AFGSC and B-52 aircrew to develop a mission employment trainer. (Photo: US DoD)
Aero Simulation has won to extend its containerised Operational Flight Program (OFP) architecture to the USAF B-52 Stratofortress training system.
The upgrades will allow the platform to facilitate collaborative, multi-role immersive learning capabilities in support of maintenance training for the B-52. The high-fidelity immersive environments and interactive virtual training content will enable USAF personnel to train anytime, anywhere and on any device.
The contract award, announced on 6 September, was issued by the USAF Simulator Program Office (SPO) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in coordination with Air Force Strike Command (AFGSC) and its S&T office.
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