Ryan Aerospace Unveils T-6 Texan II Mixed Reality Training Device Ahead of I/ITSEC 2026

Australia – Australian flight simulation manufacturer Ryan Aerospace has introduced its T-6 Texan II Mixed Reality Immersive Training Device (ITD), combining a full-scale physical cockpit with a Varjo XR-4 mixed reality headset. The system is designed to support military pilot training by allowing students to operate physical aircraft controls within a simulated flight environment.

• The T-6 Texan II ITD will make its first public appearance at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2026, taking place from November 30 to December 3 in Orlando, Florida, where Ryan Aerospace will exhibit at booth 939.
• The device is available in three configurations, designated A, B and C, allowing customers to select a configuration based on their training requirements.
• Developed using Ryan Aerospace's ITD Gen 2 platform, the simulator incorporates modular components and aircraft-specific cockpit interfaces. According to the company, reusing the existing platform reduces development costs compared with developing an entirely new simulator.
• Ryan Aerospace has previously supplied T-6 and T-38 training devices to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy, supporting military aviation training initiatives including Pilot Training Transformation (PTT), Project Avenger and Aviator Training Next (ATN).
• The T-6 Texan II ITD incorporates a Power Control Lever (PCL), cockpit side panels, a replica joystick grip with genuine Otto switches, operational multi-purpose displays, a landing gear handle, an electrically adjustable ejection-style seat and control-loaded flight controls. The device also includes a modular DZUS fastening system for cockpit components and is designed to integrate with different flight simulation software platforms.

About Ryan Aerospace
Ryan Aerospace is an Australian flight simulation equipment manufacturer headquartered on the Gold Coast, Queensland, specialising in the design, manufacture and support of helicopter and fixed-wing flight training devices for military, civil and emergency services applications. Established in 2005, the company has supplied simulation equipment to military operators including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army, with a product portfolio covering virtual reality and mixed reality training systems.

Source: Ryan Aerospace