November 9th, 2007

Next Generation Military Pilot Helmets

Scientists develop Terminator-style helmets which allow fighter pilots to see through their planes | the Daily Mail

A futuristic helmet which allows fighter pilots to see through the walls and floor of their aircraft has been developed by scientists.

The high-tech head gear is attached to cameras on the outside of the aircraft, which project pictures of the plane’s surroundings onto the inside of the pilot’s visor.

The pilot then has 360 degree vision of the world around the plane, allowing x-ray style vision.

This is for the European F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. It will also impose infra-red imagery on to the visor to allow the pilot to look through the cockpit floor at night and see the world below.

Posted by api in Wonders of technology

2 Responses to “Next Generation Military Pilot Helmets”

  1. James says:

    Extremely interesting piece of technology with revolutionary tactical amplications. But does the pilot do when his nose itches?

  2. api says:

    I believe the straw like structure with a yellow stripe must be a nose scratching device.

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