HAVELSAN Simulation and Training Technologies
HAVELSAN’s simulation and training technologies are one of the company’s most established areas of activity. HAVELSAN produces full mission simulators for both military and civilian platforms; these simulators allow pilots and crews to repeatedly practice emergency and combat scenarios without risking the actual platform. In this article, we discuss HAVELSAN’s products in the simulation field, why this technology is important, and example applications with open sources.
For the company’s products, you can check our articles on What does HAVELSAN produce? and for a general description, What is HAVELSAN?.
Why is simulation important?
Training a pilot or crew on the actual platform is both expensive and risky. Emergencies, failure scenarios, and combat conditions cannot be safely rehearsed in real flights. Simulators fill this gap: crews can safely and cost-effectively practice the same scenario repeatedly. This not only enhances the quality of training but also reduces wear and tear on actual platforms.
HAVELSAN’s military simulators
HAVELSAN’s military simulation portfolio includes solutions for various platforms. The ATAKSİM, developed for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter, is one of the well-known examples in this field. Additionally, training simulators for helicopters such as the S-70 and Cougar, as well as solutions for fixed-wing platforms, fall within the company’s area of work. These simulators allow for the development of flight and mission procedures as well as 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 and certification processes of commercial pilots; this also demonstrates HAVELSAN’s engineering capacity beyond defense.
The future of simulation: virtual environment and integration
Simulation technology is expanding from a single cabin simulator to virtual training environments. The ability for different simulators to connect over a network and train together in a common scenario aligns with HAVELSAN’s network-centric approach. Thus, training can transcend a single platform and transform into a unit-level exercise environment.
HAVELSAN simulation summary
| Field | Example / description |
|---|---|
| Attack helicopter | ATAKSİM (T129 ATAK) |
| General purpose helicopter | S-70, Cougar training simulators |
| Civil aviation | Full flight simulators (FFS) |
| Basic benefit | Low cost, safe repetition, team coordination |
| Trend | Common virtual training environment over the network |
Frequently Asked Questions
What simulators does HAVELSAN produce?
On the military side, it produces ATAKSİM (T129 ATAK) and various helicopter simulators; on the civil side, it produces full flight simulators.
Why are simulators used?
So that teams can practice emergency and combat scenarios without risking the 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 a 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 Defense Industries — ssb.gov.tr
