F-35 Helmet Display System! CRAZY

[Cruality]

I'm sorry but this is one of the coolest things i've seen in a while. It's the first head mounted heads up display i've seen, and it helps to show how advanced the new F-35 really is.

http://xmb.stuffucanuse.com/xmb/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=4646&pid=13438

F-35 HMDS Specs

- Binocular Wide Field-of-View
- Integrated day/night capability with sensor fusion
- Highly accurate head tracking hardware and software
- Digital image source for helmet vision displayed symbology
- Custom helmet shell, liner and suspension system for lightest weight, optimal C.G. and maximum pilot - comfort.

Here are some more pictures off gizmodo.

http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/05/f-35_HMDS.jpg
http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gallery/4/2007/05/medium_499428273_aca1e20449_o.jpg

[Cruality]

http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gallery/4/2007/05/medium_499428217_9261a3f9b2_o.jpg
http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gallery/4/2007/05/medium_499379910_48a5d48335_o.jpg

This picture proves it's actually in use now, from the data i've found its been in use since april.

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/ELEC_HMD_F-35_HMDS_Testing_lg.jpg

[gutro]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but if EVER there was an argument FOR reverse engineering from alien technology, I 'd say this one makes the best case....

[Windmill69]

Last pic in the first post is a " standard" HMCS/ JHMCS for nowadays fighters . It is actually pretty light.