The 'virtual reality' helmet that lets fighter pilots see in the dark without goggles - and knows exactly where its wearer is looking
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:41 pm
By Mark Prigg
It is a helmet any Top Gun would be proud to wear - and the most advanced fighter jet system ever created.
BAE Systems Strike II helmet-mounted display, unveiled at the Farnborough Air Show, boasts everything from a wraparound HD display in its visor to a built in night vision system.
This next-generation HMD also includes a cutting-edge tracking system that ensures the pilot’s exact head position and the aircraft computer system are continuously in sync.
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