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Freedom Family of Training Systems (FoTS)

The launch of SNC's Freedom Trainer presents a
groundbreaking opportunity to elevate the US Navy's
training capabilities. This clean sheet design, tailored
specifically for the Navy's rigorous training mission,
offers unparalleled advantages in terms of capability
and cost-efficiency. Our commitment to "Train the Way
you Fight – Zero Compromise" ensures naval aviators
are prepared for the most demanding operational environments.

SNC’s Freedom Trainer Features and Benefits

SNC’s Freedom FoTS is the only training aircraft capable of 35,000 carrier touch-and go and Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) to Touchdown with a 16,000-hour airframe life. Freedom delivers uncompromising training performance at significant lifecycle cost savings for the US Navy training enterprise. With a focus on efficient aero performance, low lifecycle cost, FCLPs to touchdown and USN-ownership of Digital Technical Data Package rights, Freedom stands ready to elevate Student Naval Aviator training standards by allowing the Navy to train the way they fight - zero compromise

40% Lower Lifecycle Cost

40%

Lower Engine
Lifecycle Cost

35,000 Carrier Touch-and-Go and FCLP Landings

35,000

Carrier Touch-and-Go
and FCLP Landings

16,000 Airframe Life Hours

16,000

Airframe Life
Hours

30-40% Longer Average Sortie Duration

30-40%

Longer Average
Sortie Duration

4th & 5th Generation Representative Performance

4th & 5th

Gen-Representative Performance:
-3 to 8 Gs
27° AoA

100% Designed for the UJTS Mission

100%

Designed for the
UJTS Mission

Lower Lifecycle Costs

Exceptional value and uncompromising training performance with the Freedom Trainer, boasting the lowest lifecycle costs in the industry—40% lower than current T-45 program. Low Lifecycle cost lets CNATRA control the levers of UJTS pipeline production.

FCLP to Touchdown

Deliberately-designed for carrier touch-and-go and Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) to landing, the Freedom Trainer prepares new pilots to master Navy landing techniques before FRS. Navy-Standard FCLP to touchdown lets the Navy Train the way they fight.

Ownership of Digital Data Package

Retaining rights to the Digital Technical Data Package ensures the Navy's training capability evolves alongside its needs. By removing the constraints of OEM-specific upgrades, NAVAIR gains control of the future of UJTS.

Modern Digital Design

The full Freedom Training Family of Systems meets all USN UJTS requirements through advanced digital design validation. Can adapt swiftly to evolving training needs. Digital Design keeps all elements of UJTS training devices synchronized with the aircraft efficiently.

Extended Mission Duration

Student Naval Aviators can experience up to 40% longer sortie durations, creating unparalleled training efficiency by maximizing time with students, resulting in fewer incomplete training events.

Extended Service Life

With an impressive airframe life of 16,000 hours and exceptional reliability, the Freedom Trainer minimizes downtime, ensuring maximum availability for training missions. Longer life puts more aircraft on the line, not in an unplanned SLEP.

Freedom for UJTS

The UJTS is essential to the US Navy Aviation Enterprise, laying the groundwork for future fighter pilots. The current T-45, adapted from an Air Force trainer, no longer meets the evolving needs of 4th and 5th generation training, highlighting the need for its replacement.

SNC’s Freedom Trainer presents an innovative solution, offering tailored, cutting-edge capabilities that ensure Naval Aviators are trained to the highest standards from the outset. By embracing SNC’s Freedom UJTS solution, the Navy can foster competition, drive innovation and achieve significant lifecycle cost savings, ultimately supporting national security and allocating resources more effectively.

Zero Compromise

Designed specifically for the US Navy training mission to deliver uncompromising training capabilities and cost efficiencies, the Freedom Trainer and our Family of Training Systems stand ready to elevate naval aviator training standards. ZERO Compromise

SNC’s Freedom FoTS exemplifies how leveraging the strengths of highly credible partners leads to superior training solutions. Our team consists of the best-of-breed experts of military aviation training, ensuring the US Navy gets what they ask for on time. ZERO COMPROMISE.

Spec Sheet

Freedom Family of Training Systems (FoTS)

News & Innovation

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