HAVELSAN Simulation and Training Technologies
HAVELSAN’s simulation and training technologies are one of the company’s most long-standing fields of activity. HAVELSAN produces full-mission simulators for both military and civil platforms; these simulators let pilots and crews rehearse emergency and combat scenarios repeatedly without risking a real platform. This article looks at HAVELSAN’s products in simulation, why this technology matters and its example applications, based on open sources.
For the company’s products see What does HAVELSAN produce?, and for a general profile, What is HAVELSAN?
Why does simulation matter?
Training a pilot or crew on a real platform is both expensive and risky. Emergencies, failure scenarios and combat conditions cannot be safely rehearsed in real flight. Simulators fill precisely this gap: crews can practise the same scenario repeatedly, safely and at low cost. This both improves training quality and reduces wear on real platforms.
HAVELSAN’s military simulators
HAVELSAN’s military simulation portfolio includes solutions for various platforms. ATAKSİM, developed for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter, is a well-known example in this field. Training simulators for helicopters such as the S-70 and Cougar, and solutions for fixed-wing platforms, are also part of the company’s work. These simulators allow the development not only of flight and mission procedures but also of crew coordination.
Civil aviation simulators
HAVELSAN’s simulation capability is not limited to the military field. The company also develops full-flight simulators (FFS) for civil aviation. Civil simulators are used in the training of commercial pilots and in certification processes; this also demonstrates HAVELSAN’s engineering capacity beyond defence.
The future of simulation: virtual environments and integration
Simulation technology is expanding from a single cockpit simulator toward virtual training environments. Connecting different simulators over a network to train together in a common scenario is consistent with HAVELSAN’s network-centric approach. Training can thus move beyond a single platform and become a unit-level exercise environment.
HAVELSAN simulation at a glance
| Area | Example / description |
|---|---|
| Attack helicopter | ATAKSİM (T129 ATAK) |
| Utility helicopter | S-70, Cougar training simulators |
| Civil aviation | Full-flight simulators (FFS) |
| Core benefit | Low cost, safe repetition, crew coordination |
| Trend | Networked common virtual training environment |
Frequently asked questions
Which simulators does HAVELSAN produce?
On the military side, ATAKSİM (T129 ATAK) and various helicopter simulators; on the civil side, full-flight simulators.
Why are simulators used?
So that crews can rehearse emergency and combat scenarios without risking a real platform, at low cost and repeatedly.
Does HAVELSAN also make civil simulators?
Yes. It develops full-flight simulators (FFS) for civil aviation.
What is ATAKSİM?
It is the full-mission simulator developed for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter.
Sources
- HAVELSAN Training and Simulation product pages — havelsan.com
- HAVELSAN Corporate — havelsan.com
- Presidency of Defence Industries — ssb.gov.tr
