F-35 Gen II HMDS
Joint Strike Fighter Helmet Mounted Display System
VSI has developed a state-of-the-art Helmet
Mounted Display System (HMDS) for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
(JSF). Our F-35 Gen II HMDS provides critical flight information to the
pilot throughout the entire mission profile, fully utilizing the
advanced avionics architecture of the F-35. HMDS projects the
night vision scene directly onto the helmet visor, providing a
fully integrated day or night solution that enhances
situational awareness and tactical capability.
The F-35 Gen II HMDS is a biocular off-the-visor
display providing the pilot with a wide field-of-view
video/symbology image to
both eyes. It offers next-generation technology in a compact,
versatile and extremely rugged display with low power
consumption. The HMDS’ custom helmet shell,
liner and suspension system offer users a light weight, optimal
center-of-gravity (C.G.) and maximum comfort solution.
By virtue of precise
head tracking capability and low latency graphics processing, it
provides pilots with a virtual Head-Up Display (HUD). As a result,
the F-35 is the first tactical fighter jet in 50 years to fly without
a HUD.
F-35 HMDS features include:
- Virtual HUD
- Biocular 40° x 30° FOV
- Video Display
- AMLCD Image Source
- High Accuracy Opto-magnetic Tracker
- Adaptive Tracking – no Mapping or Boresighting
required
- Integrated Line-of-Signt (LOS) Cueing
- Integrated left & right upper Reticles
(Puppers)
- Integrated Day/Night Debrief Camera
- Sensor Fusion
- Ejection Safe to 600 KEAS
- Custom helmet shell, liner and suspension
system for lightest weight, optimal C.G. and maximum pilot comfort
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