Scientists Develop Terminator-Style Helmets for Fighter Pilots

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Futuristic new helmets will enable fighter jet pilots to see through their own aircraft, the Ministry of Defence said today. The head gear is being developed for the hi-tech F-35 Joint Strike Fighter by MoD scientists.

An MoD spokesman said: "Unlike other jet aircraft the JSF does not have a traditional head-up display. Instead the computerised symbology will be displayed directly on to the pilot's visors, providing the pilot with cues for flying, navigating and fighting the aircraft.

"It even will superimpose infra-red imagery on to the visor to allow the pilot to look through the cockpit floor at night and see the world below - like something out of Terminator.

The head gear is currently at a prototype stage.

Source: Gazette & Herald
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