The Hardware Platform for F-16 Pilot Training in Virtual Reality

F-16 VR STATION

The F-16 VR Station by Realsimulator is an innovative and affordable solution for F-16 pilot training. Unlike other low-cost options that may lead to negative training, this system maintains high fidelity, ensuring that the skills acquired are fully transferable to real-world scenarios. It is, without a doubt, the ultimate choice for elite virtual reality training.

Composed by the F16SGRH PRO grip and the cockpit model force base to guarantee a long life of the force sensors even under the over-forces produced by the stress of the pilots in the missions.

It facilitates its assembly / disassembly for shipments. It is manufactured entirely in steel and aluminium and its reduced footprint allows its use in any room. The structure has 4 swivel levelling wheels to facilitate its movement. The throttle structure has a large compartment with key access.

Modular structure

Technical description

Fully manufactured in metal for a rugged construction. The seat includes the cushions, the Ejection control Safety Lever and the Firing Control Handle (“Pull to Eject” actuator), both operative mechanically and electrically. Under customer request, the seat can be supplied with the Emergency Oxygen assembly mock-up and the Parachute Container.

ACES II ejection seat

The F-16 VR Station is the Realsimulator response to the military’s demand for less expensive pilot training, but as we know, this cost reduction can easily lead to negative training; for this reason, we have equipped the F-16 VR Station with high-fidelity replicas that are identically positioned to the real ones and with identical feel.

The F-16 VR Station consist of a modular structure on which it is mounted an ACES II seat and the HOTAS controls. These real components are the point of reality that the pilot need so that, together with the virtually generated instrumentation, a realistic training environment is created.

Center console, rudder pedals or even side panels can be added to the F-16 VR Station if you are looking for mixed reality training.

Next, we provide a description of the main features and components of the F-16 VR Station:

It includes the friction control and the throttle guide rail. The throttle grip is manufactured with high density resin and is populated with military sensors and switches built in accordance to US MIL-PRF-8805E to guarantee operating forces, travels and mechanical life as the real grip. The unit includes the Chaff/Flare slap switch.

It just needs an electrical connection, a USB wire to receive the power and comms.

Side Stick Controller (SSC)

Throttle Quadrant System (TQS)

Plug and play device with no drivers

Populated with military grade components .

Plug and play devices with no drivers.
The set is supplied with two software tools: a firmware update (DCC PRO) and a GUI application (RS_HID_DEV_TOOL PRO) to configure it.

A USB connection for power and comms.

Under request center console, rudder pedals or even side panels can be added for mixed reality training.

Manufactured entirely in steel and aluminum.

Drivers and tools

Materials

Versions

Electrical connections

Switches and sensors

General specifications

Dimensions (w x d x h)

1 x 1.5 x 1.5 m

The Hardware Platform for F-16 Pilot Training in Virtual Reality

F-16 VR STATION

Technical description

General specifications

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