Tech Talk

February 2005

Gripen Pilots to Train in Agile Simulator

edited by Robert H. Williams

Swedish aerospace company SAAB and visualization and display provider Barco of Kortrijk, Belgium, have partnered to provide a new mini-dome simulator for the most advanced version of the Gripen multi-role fighter. SAAB officials said the simulator would be used by Swedish, Hungarian and Czech Republic air forces.

The small footprint system relies on Saab’s new tactical, support and training system and the Barco-produced 240-degree spherical dome simulator that offers an eight channel projection system, alignment and control tools, and dedicated peripheral devices.

The mini-dome simulator, according to a Saab spokesman, “provides eye relief over the entire spherical surface and optimizes out-of-window scenes.” The spherical shape maintains a constant distance between the pilot’s eyes and the projected simulation.”

The degree of realism is more acute than that achieved by current technology, the official asserted.

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