The Technical Contributions of the Tactical Combat Trainer Development Program
Abstract
The Tactical Combat Trainer (TCT), was an Air Force Engineering Development Program to develop two prototype Weapon System Trainers (WST) for training A-10, F-15, and F-16 pilots from combat. Each prototype was to consist of two visual simulation systems integrated with two previously manufactured Operational Flight Trainers (OFT) to form a single WST. The TCT prototypes were being developed under contract by the General Electric Company and the Singer Company for a fly off to select a production contractor. Approximately two years into the program, these contracts were terminated due to USAF budget problems. Before termination, however, important studies and developments were completed in the visual simulation area by each contractor. Both Singer and GE proposed an Area-of-Interest (AOI) visual system and head-slaved AOI infinity image display. The Singer-Link approach was based upon an eye-slaved AOI projected on a dome.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000181
Entities
People
- James D. Basinger
- John M. Wilson
- Robert A. Fisher