It made sure that the new simulators were technically in coherence with the aircraft definition, while remaining focused on satisfying customer requirements. Dassault Aviation’s Military Customer Support Division (DGSM), backed by the Rafale program division, has driven all of these activities from the outset. Multidisciplinary teamwork was a decisive factor in the successful creation of the Rafale Simulation Center. The two Rafale Simulation Centers will soon be networked so they can carry out joint training missions. On January 9, 2009, the French navy added another Rafale Simulation Center at the Landivisiau naval air base in Brittany. The Saint-Dizier Rafale Simulation Center is already training Rafale pilots.
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Weather conditions are full adjustable, and change realistically over time. The simulators can be coupled to carry out multi-aircraft exercises, using both single and twin-seat versions. Two simulation centers, soon to be networkedįour Rafale fighters are set to “take off” for all types of missions, whether solo or on group patrol, in a dense tactical environment: aerial combat, ground attack, in-flight refueling, aircraft carrier launches and deck landings. In other words, pilots are plunged into a strikingly real environment. The cockpit and pilot controls guarantee a totally realistic feel, because they use actual Rafale equipments. The innovative display system, designed by Sogitec, gives the pilot a complete field-of-view, bright and with excellent contrast, allowing the use of night vision goggles. Opened on January 24, 2008, it houses four Rafale flight simulators and mission management systems for the instructors. The French air force and navy can call on an exceptional cutting-edge facility to train their pilots: the Rafale Simulation Center.Ī purpose-designed facility was built at the air force base in Saint-Dizier, eastern France, for the first Rafale Simulation Center.