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Yokota receives a C-130J WST simulator
A view of the C-130J Weapon System Training simulator at Yokota AB, July 27, 2020. [USAF photo by Yasuo Osakabe]
Jul 27, 2020 - After 2 years of construction, what appears a large white box with cables now provides Yokota Air Base, Japan with a fully functional C-130J Super Hercules Weapons System Training simulator. [Read more...]
CAE USA awarded subcontract to support development of C-130J WST's
The RAF was the launch customer for the C-130J and the team of Lockheed Martin and CAE have supported the RAF’s C-130J Total Training System for over 15 years. [Courtesy of CAE]
Nov 24, 2017 - CAE USA has been awarded subcontracts from Lockheed Martin to support the design, development and manufacture of six C-130J weapon systems trainers (WSTs) for the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. [Read more...]
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RAF celebrates more than 15 years of C-130J training
CAE Medallion-6000 visual system showing two C-130Js flying through a valley in Scotland. [Photo CAE]
Apr 27, 2015 - On the eve of the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), Europe's largest show for simulation and training, CAE and Lockheed Martin congratulate the Royal Air Force (RAF) on having operated its C-130J total training system for more than 15 years. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin Australia to deliver C-130J training solutions to RAAF
C-130J cockpit simulator [courtesy photo]
Feb 26, 2015 - The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has awarded Lockheed Martin Australia a contract to supply a modern C-130J-30 Virtual Maintenance Trainer and a Multi-Function Training Aid (MFTA) to support maintenance and aircrew training at RAAF Base Richmond. [Read more...]
C-130 MMCT program arrives at 179th AW
The 179th AW received the first Multi-Mission Crew Trainer (MMCT) delivered to the ANG on October 28, 2014, in Mansfield, Ohio. The MMCT is a virtual flight simulation program for training on the C-130H Hercules. [ANG photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Harwood]
Nov 01, 2014 - The 179th Airlift Wing is taking a new approach to the runway, with the arrival of a virtual training experience. On Oct. 28, 2014, members of the 164th Airlift Squadron took the first step into this new era with the arrival of the Multi Mission Crew Trainer (MMCT). [Read more...]
CAE links RAAF C-130J sim and crew trainer
CAE demonstrates simulation interoperability and networking for RAAF C-130J aircrews. [Photo by CAE]
Aug 25, 2014 - CAE announced it has recently demonstrated the networking and interoperability of C-130J training systems located at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Richmond. [Read more...]
Dyess receives first-of-its kind $26 million C-130J simulator
U.S. Representative Randy Neugebauer speaks at the dedication ceremony for the new C-130J Super Hercules simulator o April 22, 2014, at Dyess AFB. Dyess is the first installation to receive this modern C-130J simulator with Vital-10 technology. [USAF photo by SSgt. Richard Ebensberger]
Apr 23, 2014 - The 317th Airlift Group held a dedication ceremony for a new $26 million C-130J simulator on April 22, 2014. [Read more...]
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