CAE to provide CAE 3000 series helicopter simulator to Canadian Coast Guard

CAE has secured a contract to provide simulation products to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

Awarded by the Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), the contract requires the company to supply a CAE 3000 series helicopter simulator for the CCG.

Under the terms of the deal, the company will provide simulator for the Bell 412EPI as well as Bell 429 helicopters currently operational with the CCG.

CAE Group Defence & Security president Gene Colabatistto said: "Global defence customers including armies, air forces and navies are continuing to recognise CAE’s experience and expertise as a training systems integrator.

"The ability to deliver both simulation products and services as part of a comprehensive training solution is well-received around the world."

The CAE 3000 series Bell 412/429 helicopter simulator will feature roll-on/roll-off cockpit design that incorporates cockpits for both the helicopters.

The cockpit design is expected to enable various helicopter types to be used in the full-flight simulator.

Delivery under the contract is expected to take place in 2018.

An upgraded version of Bell 412 platform, the 412EPI features the Bell BasiX Pro fully integrated glass flight deck, the BLR Strake and FastFin system.

It is powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6T-9 Twin Pac engines that offer 15% more horsepower than its predecessor.

Meanwhile, the Bell 429 features a fully-integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive system, WAAS navigation and IFR capability.