Avionics
BAE Systems Employs F1 And Gaming Expertise
Partnership with Williams creates new cockpit simulation facility in the UK for fast jet training and development.
Virtual and augmented reality technology is used to create a fully immersive 3D environment for engineers and pilots. (Photo: BAE Systems)
Virtual and augmented reality technology is used to create a fully immersive 3D environment for engineers and pilots. (Photo: BAE Systems)

BAE Systems has employed expertise from gaming technologies and from the Formula One racing car world to create a new cockpit development and training facility. The Training and Simulation Integration Facility (TSIF) at Warton in the UK has been developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering and contains simulation capabilities for multiple aircraft types including BAE Systems’ Hawk, Typhoon and future concept aircraft. The facility represents an investment of £2.3 million ($2.98 million).


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