Lockheed Martin Deploys Jumbotron Tech in Fighter Pilot Training Sim

The company says the LED modules and light relay in its new AMAZE system boost realism for military pilots.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 10:02 AM ET

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The Amorphic Appearance Zero-Projector Environment visual display system (AMAZE) uses LED modules and light relays to create a more immersive training environment. [Courtesy: Lockheed Martin]

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Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new flight simulator system, AMAZE, designed for military fighter pilots using jumbotron technology and LED modules.
AMAZE creates a more realistic and immersive 360-degree training environment, offering superior contrast and brightness compared to traditional projector-based simulators.
This LED-based display enhances training opportunities for various scenarios like night or adverse weather conditions, and features a modular design allowing for easy setup and quick repairs.

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Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new flight simulator system incorporating jumbotron technology that it says boosts realism for military fighter pilots during training.

The system—called the Amorphic Appearance Zero-Projector Environment visual display system, or AMAZE—uses LED modules and light relays to create a more immersive training environment. The light relays allow for the unique shapes needed to create a 360-degree dome, according to Lockheed Martin.