Training and Workforce
Thales To Provide Simulators for German Army H145Ms
The contract follows an order for up to 82 twins from Airbus Helicopters
Thales H145M simulator
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Thales will provide eight of its Reality H full-flight simulators to train German army pilots for the Airbus H145M helicopter. The contract announced on Wednesday at Heli-Expo 2024 also includes three years of support at the Bückeburg International Helicopter Training Center and relates to the contract the Bundeswehr signed in December with Airbus Helicopters for up to 82 of the twin-engine model (62 firm orders and 20 options).

The level-D-qualified Reality H simulators will be used to help military pilots plan missions, as well as train them to fly the H145Ms. According to Thales, the technology provides an immersive training environment, with a wide range of operational scenarios, and vivid visual scenes.