The CH-53K King Stallion boasts an external load capacity of up to 27,000 pounds at up to 110 nm while operating at high altitudes and in hot environments. [Courtesy: U.S. Department of Defense/Victoria Falcon]
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Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to deliver new CH-53K King Stallion flight simulators (CFTDs) to the U.S. Navy for Marine Corps heavy-lift air crews, with options for additional units.
These portable CFTDs provide a realistic, full-cockpit training environment for complex missions, enabling safe and cost-effective preparation for operating the advanced CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter, which recently achieved initial operational capability.
The adoption of these advanced simulators reflects a broader trend in military aviation to increasingly utilize technology-driven, immersive training solutions for pilot readiness.
More U.S. Marine Corps heavy-lift air crews will soon have access to new CH-53K King Stallion flight simulators for training, Lockheed Martin announced.
The company was recently awarded a contract to deliver a containerized flight training device (CFTD) to the U.S. Navy with options for three more, Lockheed said Wednesday. A contract amount was not disclosed.
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