High-Fidelity Simulated Avionics for the C-130: Supporting the Tactical Workhorse
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The C-130 Hercules is a true tactical workhorse—moving people, equipment, and capability wherever the mission requires. At Simtek Inc., we’re proud to support that mission by delivering high-fidelity simulated avionics purpose-built for C-130 training environments.
From initial qualification to advanced mission rehearsal, our goal is simple: give aircrews a simulator cockpit that looks, feels, and operates like the real aircraft.
Cockpit Hardware Engineered for Form, Fit, and Function
Simtek provides a full range of C-130 simulated avionics, including:
Control panels – Engineered for accurate layouts, tactile switch feel, and reliable operation
Displays – Simulated avionics displays that integrate with your existing software and systems
Instruments – Designed to match the look and behavior of real-world gauges and indicators
Each component is built for form, fit, and function, so when crews step into a C-130 simulator equipped with Simtek hardware, they recognize the cockpit immediately. That familiarity helps build confidence, muscle memory, and procedural accuracy.
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Supporting Training From Qualification to Mission Rehearsal
The C-130 supports a wide range of missions—from tactical airlift and humanitarian aid to special operations and airdrop. Training needs to keep up with that versatility.
Simtek’s C-130 solutions help:
Training centers deliver realistic, repeatable training scenarios
OEMs and integrators build and sustain full-flight and part-task trainers
Military customers maintain readiness without overtasking operational aircraft
Whether the focus is basic aircraft systems, crew coordination, or complex mission profiles, Simtek hardware helps create a mission-real training environment.
Reliable Hardware for Mission-Ready Crews
C-130 crews operate in demanding conditions. Their training hardware should be just as dependable.
Simtek’s simulated avionics are designed for:
Long service life in high-usage training devices
Consistent performance across extended duty cycles
Maintainability that supports long-term programs
Our hardware helps ensure that when aircrews train, they can focus on the mission, not on whether the panel will hold up.
Simtek Inc. is proud to support the C-130 community with high-fidelity simulated avionics that match the Hercules’ reputation for reliability and versatility.
