TRU Simulation awarded US Navy contract
TRU Simulation has been awarded the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) contract by Naval Air Warfare Center – Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD).
The contract base award…
TRU Simulation has been awarded the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) contract by Naval Air Warfare Center – Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD).
The contract base award is for three Unit Training Device (UTD) simulators in a King Air 260 standard configuration, one Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) simulator in the METS T-54A configuration, one Simulator Support Station (SSS) in the METS T-54A configuration and 21 Desktop Trainers for avionics training.
TRU Simulation + Training is a Textron company that designs, manufactures and delivers high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for civil and defence customers.
“We are honoured the US Navy has selected TRU Simulation to fulfil its modelling and simulation training needs by leveraging TRU’s history of building high-fidelity training devices,” said Jerry Messaris, vice president and general manager, TRU Simulation.
“METS GBTS will modernise multi-engine aircraft training, providing an intermediate and advanced training platform for US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard aviators. The TRU Simulation team is pleased to support them in this mission.”
The contract was awarded through a full and open competition. In addition to the contract base award, it includes options to upgrade the three UTDs METS T-54A configuration and provide an additional four OFTs.
TRU will also provide Contractor Logistics Services (CLS) to support the fielded devices in Corpus Christi, Texas.
METS T-54A UTDs and OFTs will allow students to train in normal and abnormal conditions as well as practice normal and formation flight.
The Desktop Trainer will allow students to train on and become proficient in the use of the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion flight deck before introduction into the UTDs, OFTs and METS aircraft.
The OFT and UTD Final cockpits will completely replicate the METS T-54A configuration to provide students with an easy transition from simulator training into the aircraft.
The GBTS acquired under the METS GBTS contract will replace the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) fleet of T-44C Pegasus simulators.
Deliveries will begin 10 months after contract award and will continue through 2026.
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