Kuntec announced that it has won a contract for the development of the FA-50 single-seat FLCC (Flight Control Computer) simulator, which was supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and announced by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
In early 2024, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) established and issued the "Weapon System Digital Twin Utilization Guidelines" to apply digital twins to weapon system research and development. This mandate necessitates qualitative advancements in weapon systems and the application of cutting-edge technologies. Digital twin technology is emerging as a key enabler for maximizing design and verification efficiency by reproducing physical assets in a digital environment. In the aerospace sector, it plays a crucial role in enhancing aircraft stability and reliability. The development of the FA-50 FLCC simulator is also expected to incorporate digital twin technology, revolutionizing aircraft control performance and maintenance processes.
Kuntek has years of experience in providing hardware virtualization technology and services, and is recognized as the only company in Korea with the highest level of full virtualization (Level 4) technology. For this project, Kuntek plans to leverage its proprietary FastVLabs-based full virtualization technology to develop the FA-50 FLCC simulator, accelerating the digital transformation of the aerospace industry.
FastVLabs is designed to run and debug software code for PowerPC-based flight control computers on a developer PC, enabling the creation of an identical execution environment without the need for actual hardware. This significantly reduces software verification time and significantly improves development efficiency. Furthermore, real-time fault injection verification and debugging capabilities enable real-time identification and resolution of issues, and the automated test environment enables integration with various simulators.
This technology helps reduce software development costs and time by minimizing hardware dependency, especially in embedded environments such as aerospace, weapons systems, and automotive. Kuntek's full virtualization technology allows software developers to develop and test software in a target environment without having to purchase actual hardware.
Additionally, FastVLabs supports standard APIs such as the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI), ASAM XIL, and ASAM XCP, enabling integrated verification with various simulators and enhancing reliability throughout system design and operation. This facilitates hardware shape change testing and also resolves hardware end-of-life issues.
Through the development of the FA-50 FLCC simulator, Kuntec plans to strengthen its collaboration with KAI and spearhead digital transformation across various industries, including the aerospace industry. A Kuntec representative stated, "Through this project, we will establish the potential of digital twins and full virtualization technologies and lead the digital transformation of the defense industry."
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