LANTIRN 40K TRAINER

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Originally designed for air-to-air combat only, the F-14 Tomcat has been upgraded with the LANTIRN system to enable it to detect and track targets and deliver precision munitions.

The LANTIRN system is operated from the back-seat by the Radar Intercept Officer using a custom hand control unit.

eV Interactive, acting as a subcontractor to Orion Networking Inc., is the primary software developer for the LANTIRN Desk Top Trainer (LDTT). The LDTT runs on a standard PC and simulates the majority of the actual LANTIRN functions while also providing a basic flight simulator for the F-14 Tomcat.

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This image shows the simulated infra-red view from the Tomcat's LANTIRN camera. If you've been watching CNN, then this should look familiar.

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This is a sample visible light rendering for the LDTT's out-the-window view. The LDTT software provides seamless flight across large areas with up to 120 mile visibility.

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The LDTT includes a moving map display that can show TPC/ONC imagery derived from CADRG databases. North-up and heading-up orientations are available as well as a wide zoom range.

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The LDTT software can render simulated IR scenes with complete gain, level and polarity control. This allows aircrew to practice image adjustment to achieve the best contrast between target and background.

FEATURES

  • Requires a modest PC (500Mhz or better) with an NVidia GeForce-based 3D graphics card.
  • Two systems can be networked together for Pilot / RIO coordination.
  • 120 mile nominal visibility.
  • Currently uses terrain textures at 13 meter nominal resolution, but can theoretically support 8x that resolution given adequate storage.
  • Supports contiguous flight with automatic "paging" of scenery. Given enough storage, seamless flights of thousands of miles are possible.
  • Fog, clouds, sunglare, and lensflare effects.
  • Imports standard databases including CIB, DOQ, DTED and CADRG.
  • Interfaces to custom Lockheed Martin LANTIRN Hand Control Unit.

The actual LANTIRN system is developed by Lockheed corporation.

(LANTIRN stands for Low Altitude Navigation Targeting Infrared for Night)
 
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