

Italian Navy AW101
Under subcontract to AgustaWestland, CAE is currently developing an AW101 full crew mission simulator for the Marina Militare Italiana (Italian Navy). The AW101 full crew mission simulator will include the full-mission flight simulator for training AW101 pilots and the rear crew trainer for training the rear crew in the operation of all tactical, sensor, and weapon systems in the aircraft. The two trainers can be operated as standalone training devices or networked to provide full crew mission training. The AW101 full crew mission simulator will be delivered to Naval Air Station Luni in 2010. The simulator will feature the CAE Medallion™-6000 visual system with liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) projectors and a 220° x 60° field-of-view display system. CAE is also leading development of the sonar simulation for the rear crew Trainer. The Italian Navy has 20 AW101 helicopters on order to be used for anti-submarine warfare, amphibious support, and airborne early warning.






