Simulators and training workstations

Driving simulator for the LEOPARD 2A4 tank

The SJCL-6P is a state-of-the-art simulator for drivers of the Leopard 2A4 MBT’s. The solution is designed for indoor use. It supports systematic training for tank operators, featuring dedicated software that allows for exercises under various simulation parameters, including off-road / training ground driving, climate zones, seasons, and weather conditions as well as time of day.

The simulator enables tank driver training that aligns with modern battlefield requirements, enhancing soldiers’ skills to maintain a high level of combat readiness. The driver compartment of the simulator has been meticulously reproduced by OBRUM engineers, with high fidelity in the control and diagnostic panels as well as the observation devices.

Key Components of the SJCL-6P simulator:

• Cabin with visualization system
• Hardware set with dedicated simulation software
• Dedicated motion platform
• Instructor station.

In order to enhance the immersive experience, the cabin is mounted on a motion platform with 6 degrees of freedom (6DOF), allowing it to mimic the displacements, tilts, and accelerations of the simulated MBT. Realistic driving conditions are achieved through the simulation of the forces and accelerations impacting the tank during movement, as well as interaction with a virtual environment. Additionally, dedicated software responsible for evaluating events and generating the virtual environment is equipped with spatial sound effects, ensuring a high level of tank driving realism.

The SJCL-6P simulator facilitates a comprehensive training experience for the Leopard 2A4 tank drivers, including:

• Operation of the driver’s compartment mechanisms and their effective use in various weather and terrain conditions featuring a built-in database of multiple terrain maps
• Driving in various formations, e.g., march and combat
• Exercising skills for overcoming terrain obstacles by closely mimicking real conditions
• Conducting training scenarios in asymmetric combat situations
• Recognizing potential threats and responding to dangerous situations in both road traffic and field environments
• Driving exercises in challenging terrain with the risk of overturning the vehicle
• Simulating physical phenomena related to tank movement (movement models, tank dynamics, and environmental interactions)
• Generating a virtual environment and simulation objects, including visual, auditory, and sensory elements related to tank movement and road situations
• Implementing tactical tasks assigned by the instructor through repetitive exercise scenarios, utilizing built-in objects, maps, and simulation events
• Simulating predefined technical failures, allowing drivers to learn maintenance procedures
• Simultaneous training exercises in multiple cabins.

The SJCL-6P simulator is equipped with HLA/DIS communication modules that comply with NATO standards, allowing for seamless integration with other compatible simulation environments.