AVCATT
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AVCATT is a mobile aviation training simulator developed by L-3 Communications
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. Unlike many other simulators, AVCATT allows for multiple simultaneous users. AVCATT is capable of being configured to simulate the following helicopter platforms: AH-64A Apache, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, UH-60A/L Blackhawk, CH-47D Chinook and AH-64D 6.1/10 Longbow. AVCATT provides a flexible and portable training solution capable of rapid deployment and reconfiguration to meet strategic training needs. The AVCATT simulator is most commonly deployed in a two trailer configuration; each trailer can contain up to three cockpit simulators. One trailer houses an after-action review station used for brief/debriefing.
Several companies supply the hardware needed for the simulator such as InterSense which supplies the motion tracking devices which are in turn used in combination with the head-mounted display
s produced by Kaiser Electronics. Wittenstein
supplies the re-configurable helicopter control loading system that provides the forces and dynamics of the pilot controls representative of five (5) army helicopter types.
Multiple terrain data bases
L-3 Communications
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. is a company that supplies command and control, communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems and products, avionics, ocean products, training devices and services, instrumentation, space, and navigation products. Its customers include...
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United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
. Unlike many other simulators, AVCATT allows for multiple simultaneous users. AVCATT is capable of being configured to simulate the following helicopter platforms: AH-64A Apache, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, UH-60A/L Blackhawk, CH-47D Chinook and AH-64D 6.1/10 Longbow. AVCATT provides a flexible and portable training solution capable of rapid deployment and reconfiguration to meet strategic training needs. The AVCATT simulator is most commonly deployed in a two trailer configuration; each trailer can contain up to three cockpit simulators. One trailer houses an after-action review station used for brief/debriefing.
Several companies supply the hardware needed for the simulator such as InterSense which supplies the motion tracking devices which are in turn used in combination with the head-mounted display
Head-mounted display
A head-mounted display or helmet mounted display, both abbreviated HMD, is a display device, worn on the head or as part of a helmet, that has a small display optic in front of one or each eye .- Overview :...
s produced by Kaiser Electronics. Wittenstein
Wittenstein
Wittenstein is a company which produces alpha servo drive components, electromechanical products, and servo system solutions. The company’s global headquarters is in Igersheim, Germany with North American Headquarters in Bartlett, Illinois.-History:...
supplies the re-configurable helicopter control loading system that provides the forces and dynamics of the pilot controls representative of five (5) army helicopter types.
Current status
- Army Aviation Center (Fort Rucker) is proponent
- TRADOC Capability Manager - Virtual (TCM-V, Fort Leavenworth) is the Combat Developer
- Suites Required:
- Active units
- National Guard
- Institutional
- Suites funded
- Suites currently fielded
- Two AVCATT trailers per suite—transportable
- Six reconfigurable manned modules per suite
- Helmet mounted display for out-the-window visuals
- Interoperable with CCTT and VCCT
- Future integration of CH47F and UH60M
Multiple terrain data bases
- National Training Center
- Grafenwoehr-Hohenfels
- Iraq
- Ft. Hood
- Afghanistan
- Korea