Ideal Aerosmith manufactures high-precision and high-dynamic three-axis and five-axis flight motion simulator (FMS) systems for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) development and production testing of missile guidance and seeker packages. These motion simulators are configured to test and evaluate RF, IR and Laser Seekers by providing a synthetic dynamic environment in the laboratory or in an RF anechoic chamber.  We are uniquely qualified to design, fabricate, install and commission:

Ideal Aerosmith's 2433HV features a geared hydraulic drive
  • High-dynamic 3-axis missile flight motion simulators with precision accuracy (electric drives)
  • High-dynamic missile motion simulator (MMS) (hydraulic drives)
  • 5-axis high-dynamic missile flight/target motion simulators (hydraulic or electric drives)
  • Target Motion Simulators (TMS) (hydraulic and/or electric drives, linear or curvilinear axes)

Ideal Aerosmith’s FMS/HWIL systems are configured with the AERO4000™ Digital Motion Controller. This controller is configured to accommodate “Reflective Memory Interface” (RMI) communication cards that support the high speed data transfer required by HWIL simulations.

Electric Flight Motion Simulators / HWIL Systems

These systems feature high-torque, direct-drive DC brushless motors that provide a very attractive torque-to-weight ratio when compared to electric brush-type DC drive motors. Our motion simulators are configured to test and evaluate inertial guidance electronics, munitions and a variety of sensors in the laboratory environment or within an RF anechoic chamber.

Specific product solutions include:

Ideal Aerosmith 2003HP Rate Table System
2003HP Three-Axis Precision Motion Simulation Table System
1 Arc Sec +/-
18 to 32 inch diameter
Ideal Aerosmith's 1583G is optimized to provide high dynamic Hardware In the Loop (HWIL) testing for smart weapons technology.
1583P Three-Axis Positioning and Rate Table System
15 Arc Sec +/-
10 inch diameter
Ideal Aerosmith's 1573P test tables are servo-controlled systems that feature direct-drive DC brushless motors, precision optical encoders and a microprocessor.
1573P Three Axis Positioning and Rate Table System
15 Arc Sec +/-
18 to 32 inch diameter

Hydraulic Flight Motion Simulator (FMS) / HWIL Systems

Ideal Aerosmith is uniquely qualified to design, fabricate, integrate, test, install and commission a hydraulic or electric actuated flight motion simulator required for the successful execution of major infrared, laser or RF seeker system development programs.  Ideal has an excellent reputation for designing and manufacturing “Hardware-in-the-Loop” (HIL) test systems and has demonstrated the dedication to support those systems to meet our customer’s highest expectations.

Our three-axis and five-axis systems feature high torque hydraulic actuators that provide a very attractive “torque to weight ratio” when compared to electric drive motors with similar torque output. Ideal Aerosmith hydraulic flight motion simulators are controlled by the AERO4000™ Digital Motion Controller. Our AERO4000™ Controller is built upon commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software platforms to minimize cost and delivery schedules.  The AERO4000™ is a robust controller designed to provide high-dynamic HWIL missile seeker flight simulations.

Specific product solutions include:

  • Three-Axis Flight Motion Simulators (roll, pitch and yaw motions)
  • Five- Axis Flight Motion Simulators (roll, pitch, yaw, azimuth, elevation motions)
2443HV-HR-1 Three-Axis Hydraulic Flight Motion Simulator
Three
±10 arc sec
600 deg/sec
1000 deg/sec
±0.1%
Ideal Aerosmith's 2433HV features a geared hydraulic drive
2443H-HR Three-Axis Hydraulic Flight Motion Simulator
Three
275 LBS
15 inches
30 inches
Ideal Aerosmith's 2453H-ER features a direct-drive DC brushless motor
2453H-ER Three-Axis Electro-Hydraulic Flight Motion Simulator
Three
132 LBS
14 inches
24 inches
2443HV Three-Axis Hydraulic Flight Motion Simulator
Three
250 LBS
16.5 inches
48 inches
Ideal Aerosmith's 2455H-ER has extremely efficient hydraulic actuators
2455H-ER Five-Axis Electro-Hydraulic Flight Motion Simulator
Five
132 LBS
14 inches
24 inches

Target Motion Simulators (TMS) / HWIL Systems

Ideal Aerosmith specializes in the design and manufacture of high performance TMS systems for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing of missile seekers (IR, Laser or RF), guided munitions and inertial guidance systems. TMS system solutions may consist of various configurations such as a 2X gimbal (i.e. rotary) system, a linear X-Y system, curvilinear X-Y system or dual X-Y system. Any of the Ideal TMS systems are compatible with the Ideal Aerosmith 3-axis FMS built by the former Carco Electronics or Contraves companies.

Ideal Aerosmith TMS systems are controlled by the AERO4000™ Digital Motion Controller. Our AERO4000™ Controller is built upon commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software platforms to minimize cost and delivery schedules. The AERO4000™ is a robust controller designed to provide high-dynamic target motion for HWIL missile seeker flight simulations.

Specific product solutions include:

  • Model 2452H Two-Axis Hydraulic Target Flight Motion Simulator
  • Model 244E-10 Curvilinear X-Y Dual Target Motion Simulator
  • Model 242E Linear X-Y Single Horn Target Motion Simulator
244SE-10 Curvilinear X-Y Dual Target Motion Simulator
Four
88 lbs (per carriage)
14 inches
20 inches
242E Linear X-Y Single Horn Target Motion Simulator
Two
20 LBS
12 inches
12 inches
2452H Two-Axis Hydraulic Target Flight Motion Simulator
Two
150 LBS
30 inches L x 30 inches W x 15 inches H
30 inches

Aeroload Simulation System

The Aeroload Simulation System – sometimes referred to as a “fin loader” – is a general purpose test instrument that may produce a wide range of rotary position motions and/or active range dynamic torque to simulate aerodynamic loads applied to control surfaces such as fins on missile systems during flight.

Many customers use this equipment in conjunction with a multi-axis flight motion simulator to complete the hardware-in-the-loop test suite for guidance and navigation programs. Click here to learn more about the Aeroload Simulation System from Ideal Aerosmith.