U.S. Army PEO Aviation Showcases FLRAA Cabin Mockup
U.S. Army PEO Aviation Showcases FLRAA Cabin Mockup
The U.S Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation recently visited the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, to showcase a mockup of the FLRAA cabin. This demonstration gave the flight crews on site a unique opportunity to experience the revolutionary platform and to provide feedback on the aircraft's design and functionality.
Jason P. Lucas, Deputy Project Manager for FLRAA, shared his enthusiasm for the project. "FLRAA is really the Army's next generation utility and assault aircraft," he said. "We're really focused on two doing two key things: twice as far and twice as fast."
The FLRAA cabin mockup was equipped with augmented reality (AR) glasses that superimposed a complete virtual model of the aircraft over the physical mockup. This technology allowed both pilots and flight crews to visualize the gull scope of FLRAA's capabilities, from its seating configuration and controls to its storage and maneuverability within the cabin.
25th Infantry Division light fighter infantry soldiers expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to test out the FLRAA’s features. "This exercise is important for my soldiers." said Sgt. 1st Class Jack N. Young, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd IBCT. "By the time this aircraft is fully fielded, my soldiers who are testing this today will be leaders, and for them to have the opportunity down the road to say that they personally assisted with the development of this aircraft that will have revolutionized air assault operations is truly just phenomenal."
FLRAA: The Future of Army Aviation is Here.
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