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What is this flight helmet?
- Thread starter ChuckMK23
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gaijin6423
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I'm guessing they fixed those problems they were having a few years ago then? Some deal with the break-away connections not doing so during ejection if I remember correctly.
gaijin6423 said:
Also I read somewhere that they were having problems with weight, ie: being too heavy. I am guessing that they have fixed those problems? Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
gaijin6423 said:
JHMCS is Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The requirement was initiated to optimize performance of the high off boresight AIM-9X. True, it mimicks the HUD in many ways, but also has other features to enhance air-to-air targeting. USAF lead is F-15C (F-16 to follow) and both JHMCS and AIM-9X were declared operational in fall of 2003 witht he Elemendorf F-15C wing.
By then, the breakaway connector issues was solved and it was related to F/A-18C configuration (original lead platform)giving way too easily in test (and being a royal b___ to fix). JHMCS is now a production feature of F/A-18E/F (front seat initially with rear seat to come)and flightline retrofit to F/A-18C will give Hornet JHMCS and AIM-9X capability. Although its introduction was prompted by AIM-9X, it is a sweet piece of gear for A/G use.
Currently, the Display unit has to be removed to use NVDs so it is either/or. Desire is to have an integrated day/night cueing and NVD capability. Tought to put all that tech on a helmet within form factor and weight limitations. JSF HMD is being developed by same outfit (VSI) and will have both capabilities. AH-1Z is working their second HMD to get similar performance.
They're testing JHMCS for WSOs in China Lake right now, but there's still software issues to be worked out. Certainly the 18E* jets won't get it, and perhaps not the H2E/H2E+ jets.
The thought is that WSOs will see JHMCS (referred to colloquially as "the Helmet") NLT 2008.
I've worn it in the front-seat sim, and it's no heavier than a normal helmet (certainly not as painful as goggles). The SA you get wearing it is incredible. Definetely would be a worthwhile tool for FAC(A).
The thought is that WSOs will see JHMCS (referred to colloquially as "the Helmet") NLT 2008.
I've worn it in the front-seat sim, and it's no heavier than a normal helmet (certainly not as painful as goggles). The SA you get wearing it is incredible. Definetely would be a worthwhile tool for FAC(A).
The real crime is that we waited this long to develop one.
Back in the 1970s, the F-4 had a version known as the VTAS. http://www.best-of-flightgear.dk/vtassafe.htm
Never made another till this one...
The Soviets in the mid-1980s developed their own monocular sight, paired with the R-73 (AA-11) "Archer" infrared missile.
The Israelis developed their own, known as DASH, in the early 90s, designed to pair with the Python IV/V.
Those two have been sold to many friendly and not-so-friendly countries.
At least now we have our own JHMCS/AIM-9X combo
Back in the 1970s, the F-4 had a version known as the VTAS. http://www.best-of-flightgear.dk/vtassafe.htm
Never made another till this one...
The Soviets in the mid-1980s developed their own monocular sight, paired with the R-73 (AA-11) "Archer" infrared missile.
The Israelis developed their own, known as DASH, in the early 90s, designed to pair with the Python IV/V.
Those two have been sold to many friendly and not-so-friendly countries.
At least now we have our own JHMCS/AIM-9X combo
All it's missing is the sweeping red light like those b!tchin' shinny Cylon dudes.TurnandBurn55 said:The real crime is that we waited this long to develop one.
Back in the 1970s, the F-4 had a version known as the VTAS. http://www.best-of-flightgear.dk/vtassafe.htm
Never made another till this one...
The Soviets in the mid-1980s developed their own monocular sight, paired with the R-73 (AA-11) "Archer" infrared missile.
The Israelis developed their own, known as DASH, in the early 90s, designed to pair with the Python IV/V.
Those two have been sold to many friendly and not-so-friendly countries.
At least now we have our own JHMCS/AIM-9X combo
Brett
