FATS integrates Barco iQTM G350 projectors into Lockheed Convoy Combat Trainers
Suwanee, GA – Firearms Training Systems, Inc. purchases Barco iQ G350 projectors to integrate into the new Virtual Combat Convoy Trainers (VCCTs) being built by Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training, and Support in Orlando, FL.
“Barco's iQ Series projectors are the smart choice for the firearms training market,” said Phil Laney, Market Development Manager for Barco Simulation. “With one footprint, the iQ platform provides a wide range of resolutions, brightness levels, and LCD or DLP display technologies to satisfy any fire arms training requirement in a reasonably priced, reliable, rugged package."
The Barco iQ G350 projector will be an important part of FATS’ virtual small arms, indirect fire, and close-air-support systems that will be integrated into Lockheed Martin’s new Virtual Combat Convoy Trainers (VCCTs). The US Army will use the VCCTs to better prepare its soldiers against rocket-propelled grenade and improvised explosive devices being used against US convoys in Iraq. VCCTs consist of full-scale Humvee models with high-fidelity driver control and realistic weapons, indirect fire, and other command-and-control systems. It can integrate multiple virtual vehicles and other threats a land convoy is likely to encounter.
Barco’s iQ G350, with its lightweight magnesium casing and low maintenance design, is a rugged reliable low cost projector in Barco’s successful iQ series. This versatile LCD projector with XGA resolution delivers an amazing brightness level of 3,500 ANSI lumens. Its AutoImage setup, easy lamp replacement, and field maintainable design makes the iQ Series the preferred choice for firearms training.
Barco IQ G350 projector
About Barco
Barco, an international company headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, provides visualization and display solutions for professional markets. Barco designs and develops solutions for large screen visualization, display solutions for life-critical applications, and systems for visual inspection. Barco has a network of subsidiaries, distributors and agents in almost 100 countries. Barco is quoted on Euronext Brussels and is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company.
About FATS
FATS, Inc. (OTC: FATS) designs and sells virtual training systems that improve the skills of the world’s military, law enforcement and security forces. FATS training provides judgmental, tactical and combined arms experiences, utilizing quality engineered weapon simulators. The company serves U.S. and international customers from headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia, with branch offices in Australia, Canada, Singapore, Netherlands and United Kingdom. FATS, an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2004. The company Web site is www.fatsinc.com.
