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September 5, 2020September 8, 2020Daniel Gouré, Ph.D.

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Helmet Mounted Displays Are a Key Combat Advantage for U.S. and Allied Pilots (From RealClearDefense)

September 5, 2020September 8, 2020Daniel Gouré, Ph.D.

What are the capabilities or technologies that distinguish advanced fighter aircraft from their predecessors? Any list should include electronically-scanning radar and other sensors, high-performance engines, advanced avionics, and maybe precision munitions. For fifth-generation aircraft, the F-22 and F-35, supercruise power, stealth shaping and coating, and information sharing would be added. But what about helmet-mounted displays (HMDs)? HMDs are now part of the equipment aboard thousands of fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft. HMDs constitute a key advantage for U.S. and allied pilots in any future conflict. I have written more about the importance of advanced HMDs to U.S. and friendly air forces here.

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