NEW YORK, NY, September 5, 2001 -- L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) today announced that its
Link Simulation and Training division has been awarded a $12.5 million contract by the U.S. Air
Force's Aeronautical Systems Center to build a F-16C Block 52+ Aircrew Training Device (ATD) for
the Hellenic Air Force (HAF). As currently planned, Link will deliver the F-16C Block 52+ ATD
to the HAF in early 2004.
In addition to allowing HAF pilots to remain current in takeoffs and landings, aerial
in-flight refueling, low-level flight, emergency procedures and interacting with the aircraft's
avionics, the F-16C Block 52+ ATD will enable pilots to hone their air-to-air and air-to-ground
combat skills within a virtual, simulated environment. During these training exercises, which
can occur under a variety of simulated weather conditions, HAF F-16 pilots will be able to acquire
and identify targets and accurately deliver a wide range of ordnance.
"Link looks forward to continuing the long established relationship we have had with
the Hellenic Air Force since 1989 in meeting their F-16 training requirements," said Gary
Nesta, Link Simulation and Training's vice president of training systems. "The Hellenic
Air Force's F-16 Aircrew Training Device will incorporate modern virtual reality and simulator
technologies that come as a result of Link's heritage and investment in positive training for
aircrews."
Link Simulation & Training is a systems integration organization that specializes
in delivering and supporting training systems and equipment that enhance operational
proficiency. Link's full range of services include conducting front end analysis, program
design, course development and production, interactive distance learning, simulator design
and production, training implementation, training evaluation, training management and field
support. Link has its headquarters operation in Arlington, Tex. and other major bases of
operation in Kirkwood, NY, Orlando, Fla., and Broken Arrow, Okla.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading merchant supplier of
secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean products, training products,
microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. Its
customers include the Department of Defense, selected U.S. government intelligence agencies,
aerospace prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and cellular customers.
To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's website at
www.L-3Com.com.
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