Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
Barco has introduced the FL40 simulation projector to meet advanced image quality requirements for the simulation training sector, the company announced on 11 October.
The FL40 is a solid-state projector designed to provide improved colour fidelity and sharp imagery for 24/7 operations in extreme environments.
The projector produces images with a pixel resolution of up to 3,840 x 2,400 and features bright LEDs that have a dimming range of 100-0% for training at any time. It also features Barco Pulse software to ensure low latency.
A FS40 version is also available with a dedicated IR LED for night vision goggle training.
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
The company will operate in two new locations in the coming years to better support US services.
This type of tool provides more realistic training easing the incorporation of new scenarios that accurately represent the threats of the battlefield.
The Engineering Corps has been conducting individual instruction using FLAIM Systems’ Sweeper and should start collective deployments in 2025.
The next-generation platform is motion-compatible and can be used in OTW and NVG applications.
The system can be used to prepare soldiers for both drone offensive operations and CUAS missions.