We need to see if we can find the Req number so Tziros can order us a couple....
Submitted by baron on Mon, 2007-11-12 14:23
Baron, yep we could but he'll only order too many of the wrong size. Too big for me, too small for you.
Is this new? I thought this was already in service for ages? Or am I confused?
Submitted by brainwipe on Mon, 2007-11-12 15:32
I'd go for a definate yes on the latter.
No idea if its in service though :P
Submitted by byrn on Mon, 2007-11-12 16:04
It's not. This is (I imagine - I can't see the link at work) the just announced helmet for the JSF. AFAIK, it's the first helmet to display information internally, rather than projected into the cockpit, which means the "HUD" will be available wherever the pilot is looking - not just ahead. It doesn't quite allow the pilot to see through the jet though - it presents flight data to him wherever he looks, including through the jet. That includes radar contacts and IR, but not visible light, so it is very cool, but not quite as cool as it sounds...
Submitted by AggroBoy on Mon, 2007-11-12 16:24
Ah, I think this is actually the Eurofighter Typhoon helmet. I am pretty sure because I've seen one. I think it does allow him to see through the jet because there is a camera pod mounted under the pilot's seat.
Submitted by brainwipe on Mon, 2007-11-12 16:28
OK - so I was right and wrong. This is the F35 helmet. But it turns out the Eurofighter does already does everything it can do and more. I don't know why they're making such a big deal out of this one in that context. Maybe because it's the first American plane to feature it? No-one else's counts, after all. :)
Submitted by AggroBoy on Mon, 2007-11-12 16:55
Maybe JSF is using the same helmet as the Eurofighter? Or a modification of it? That would explain why it looks the same...
Submitted by AggroBoy on Mon, 2007-11-12 16:58
That sounds dangerously sensible. Very unlike military procurement...
Submitted by byrn on Mon, 2007-11-12 17:11
yes why used something pre-existing when there is an opportunity to reinvent it for twice the price ;)
some of the jsf designs look quite interesting the stovl version which I think is the F35B has this funky lift fan assembly developed by Rolls Royce allowing it to hover which is the plane used in die hard 4.0 ;)
Submitted by Evilmatt on Mon, 2007-11-12 17:20
Oddly, the model in the photo is an RAF pilot.
They're talking about putting the whole thing in the Tornado too, although that would mean making a stupidly heavy aeroplane heavier.
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Rob,
We need to see if we can find the Req number so Tziros can order us a couple....
Baron, yep we could but he'll only order too many of the wrong size. Too big for me, too small for you.
Is this new? I thought this was already in service for ages? Or am I confused?
I'd go for a definate yes on the latter.
No idea if its in service though :P
It's not. This is (I imagine - I can't see the link at work) the just announced helmet for the JSF. AFAIK, it's the first helmet to display information internally, rather than projected into the cockpit, which means the "HUD" will be available wherever the pilot is looking - not just ahead. It doesn't quite allow the pilot to see through the jet though - it presents flight data to him wherever he looks, including through the jet. That includes radar contacts and IR, but not visible light, so it is very cool, but not quite as cool as it sounds...
Ah, I think this is actually the Eurofighter Typhoon helmet. I am pretty sure because I've seen one. I think it does allow him to see through the jet because there is a camera pod mounted under the pilot's seat.
OK - so I was right and wrong. This is the F35 helmet. But it turns out the Eurofighter does already does everything it can do and more. I don't know why they're making such a big deal out of this one in that context. Maybe because it's the first American plane to feature it? No-one else's counts, after all. :)
Maybe JSF is using the same helmet as the Eurofighter? Or a modification of it? That would explain why it looks the same...
That sounds dangerously sensible. Very unlike military procurement...
yes why used something pre-existing when there is an opportunity to reinvent it for twice the price ;)
some of the jsf designs look quite interesting the stovl version which I think is the F35B has this funky lift fan assembly developed by Rolls Royce allowing it to hover which is the plane used in die hard 4.0 ;)
Oddly, the model in the photo is an RAF pilot.
They're talking about putting the whole thing in the Tornado too, although that would mean making a stupidly heavy aeroplane heavier.