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 containerized flight training devices (CFTDs) for U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter crews.
These portable simulators will allow aircrews to train for complex missions in a safe, cost-effective, and realistic manner, facilitating their transition to the significantly more capable CH-53K aircraft.
The provision of these advanced simulators reflects a growing trend in military aviation to utilize immersive technological solutions for pilot training, enhancing efficiency and 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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