UK Army Aviation trainer upgrade awarded to Rockwell Collins
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (December 05, 2006) - Rockwell Collins has been awarded the fifth phase of the Mission Command Trainer (MCT™) upgrade of the United Kingdom Army's
Aviation Command and Tactics Trainer (ACTT).
Valued at $4.75 million, this phase of the program includes 62 channels of the EPX-50 Image Generator, visual databases, avionics,
SAF, weapons and AAR upgrades. Rockwell Collins serves as the prime contractor for ACTT.
"This Phase 5 award continues our tradition of providing timely and relevant advanced tactical training capability for this
important customer. In addition, the integration of our EPX technology demonstrates the increasing recognition of the value
of this technology to prepare our soldiers for operation in today's high threat environment," said Kent Statler, executive
vice president of Rockwell Collins Services.
Col. Alex Tucker, Commandant School of Army Aviation said, "We look forward to the Phase 5 upgrade to the ACTT in 2007, which
will offer significant pre-deployment training opportunities for Army and RAF battlefield helicopter aircrew and units."
The MCT is a low-cost tactics simulator that provides training, mission planning, and mission rehearsal against a dynamic,
intelligent enemy in a virtual environment, all in the safety and security of a classroom. Using real-world, high-fidelity
databases created by Rockwell Collins, the MCT allows students to experience maneuvers and battles while instructors observe
and evaluate their performance. Each system features an instructor station networked together with as many student stations
as needed. After-action review capabilities enable classroom debrief of maneuvers.
The School of Army Aviation has successfully used the tactics trainer for the Attack Helicopter Mission Commanders course
in addition to the following already supported courses: Army Pilots Course (APC) - Operational Training Phase (OTP), Aviation
Mission Commanders Course, and the Squadron Commanders Course, as well as the Electronic Warfare Instructors Course.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronics
solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission
communications, information management and simulation and training is strengthened by 18,000 employees, and a global service
and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
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