Aviation Helmet Designs & Helmet Mounted Systems

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

The European/Western products aren't made that way to look "cool", it's a matter of form following function. If you want a huge, unobstructed field of view, rather than a monocle hanging down over one eye with an annoying bracket, it's going to take more volume and better engineering. The materials selected are very important... lightweight but strong carbon fiber helps, rather than injection molded plastics. Under 9 G, the mass of the system becomes critical.

Look when you are in your plane all the information you need is displayed in your avionics package - the purpose of the helmet is to protect you from unexpected trauma to head.

If you want to shoot down a fighter look in your display screen engage and release your missiles end of story why carry a 10 kg weight on your head filled with wires and electrical circuits you get injured these wires will get buried into your skull

Nice and simple -

 

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Gueneau 316

HGU-2A

HGU-26

HGU-33

 

[Last Hope]

Hey I guess the thread is similar to this one:
http://www.defence.pk/forums/military-aviation/30829-helmet-mounted-display.html

 

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HGU-55

 

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Hey I guess the thread is similar to this one:
http://www.defence.pk/forums/military-aviation/30829-helmet-mounted-display.html

This is the desgins of fighter pilot helmets
not helmet mounted displays

 

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More to come
to be continued.............

 

[Dalai Lama]

 

[Manticore]

This diagram depicts typical symbology used with a DASH III HMD. The pilot is presented with critical aircraft performance data, status information on weapons, target parameters and cueing information on detected threats. The pilot can cue the missile seeker to a "boxed" target, once the seeker is locked it continues to track the target and this is displayed with a "diamond" symbol (VSI).

This diagram depicts the pilot's view of an engagement through the DASH III HMD. The lead Flanker is about to die from a missile shot, the attacking fighter's pilot having cued the missile seeker to lock up the target previously.

The DASH III is currently in service on the Israeli AF F-16C/D, F-15C/D/E and is available for export. The projection hardware is wholly embedded within the helmet, using a spherical visor to provide a collimated image to the pilot (VSI).

The JHMCS is planned for large scale deployment on the USAF's F-15C/E, F-16C and F-22, the USN/USMC F/A-18C/E. It is designed as a clip-on attachment to a modified HGU-55/P, HGU-56/P or HGU-68/P helmet, and will provide collimated symbology and imagery to the pilot (VSI).

http://www.ausairpower.net/hmd-technology.html

 

[Manticore]

The futuristic appearance of the Rafale's Topsight E is no accident, the contoured shape of the helmet is designed to provide the pilot with a wholly unobstructed field of view. Like the DASH III and the JHMCS, the Topsight E is designed for high G combat, and projects collimated symbology into the pilot's right eye (Sextant Avionique)

The Viper 3 is a HMD design which optically projects the images from a pair of NVG tubes directly on to the pilot's visor. This improves image quality, removes obstructions from the pilot's field of view, and avoids the balance problems of clip-on NVGs which make them often unsafe for ejection. Growth variants of the Viper 3 are expected to include a CRT for symbology projection and head tracking sensors (Delft).

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MODS , kindly place this thread in the mil. aviation section as i post different articles here -- pictures are mainly to support the articles

thankyou!

 

[Manticore]

The Q-Sight™ family is a new line of helmet display products developed by BAE Systems. Using patented holographic quantum technology, the Q-Sight family employs a revolutionary means of moving light using holographic waveguides.

The Q-Sight family offers a modular approach to providing pilots with heads-up and eyes-out capability, delivering mission-critical situational awareness with significant improvements in weight, cost, flexibility, simplicity, and optical performance.

Weighing less than four ounces, with no bulky projection optics and no undesirable center-of-gravity issues, the Q-Sight helmet-mounted display systems offers maximum pilot safety and comfort. The lightweight, miniature display clips to any standard helmet, allowing the pilot to “plug-and-play” any Q-Sight system with current hardware. Q-Sight technology features a larger exit pupil for pilot viewing and seamless transitions between day and night, increasing pilot situational awareness and mission capability. The increased visibility and lightweight design minimizes eye and neck strain, which is a common problem for pilots managing the demands of longer missions and increasingly complex rules of engagement. The decreased size and weight of the display also allows the pilot complete freedom of movement within the cockpit.

http://www.baesystems.com/product/BAES_055039
http://www.baesystems.com/product/BAES_020200/q-sight-helmet-mounted-displays

 

[Archdemon]

Helmet Display and Sight technologies developed by Elbit Systems has become a necessity in modern air warfare. With over 5,500 systems delivered to customers worldwide, Elbit is now positioned as the world leader in this market.

Israel

 

[GHOST RIDER]

A Flight helmet, sometimes nicknamed a "bone dome", is a special type of protective helmet primarily worn by military aircrew. It typically includes padding to reduce head injury, a visor for eye/face protection from the sun and windblast in case of an ejection, an oxygen mask for protection against hypoxia in high altitude flight, integrated headset.

Gueneau 316

Gueneau (Geno) 316, in service on almost all type of jets
of the Swiss AF inventory and "slow movers" like helicopters and Pilatus
P-3, PC-6/7/9. The -316 was probably introduced as an "all-rounder"
helmet, in the quest of standardization and in order to reduce spare parts storage.

A peculiar feature of the "Swiss 316", compared to the "standard -316", was the different configuration of chin and nape strap, dark visor shade, communication cables, oxygen mask bayonet receivers and, as visible here, featuring upward pointing headset straps as on the
-317.

HGU-2A

 

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HGU-33

 

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HGU-47

The HGU-47(V)4/P U.S. Navy Flight helmet for use in the P-3 Orion Anti-submarine Patrol Aircraft. The HGU-47(V)4/P is based on the PRK-37/P Helmet assembly which was designed as a lightweight replacement to the APH-6 series of flight helmets. The first helmet designation assigned using the PRK-37/P Helmet Assembly was HGU-33/P. Designation was assigned May 11, 1973 by request of the Naval Air Engineering Center. The P-3 Orion was in service at that time, and continues in service.
The HGU-47(V)4/P is used exclusively in the P-3 Orion. It should be noted that any change in the configuration of an HGU-47(V)/P normally results in a change in nomenclature. There are three other variations of the HGU-47(V): HGU-47(V)1/P, HGU-47(V)2/P, and HGU-47(V)3/P.

Helmet Shell
The HGU-47(V)4/P is based on the PRK-37/P Shell Assembly. The PRK-37 Shell is constructed of fiberglass cloth molded with epoxy resin. The helmet is painted a non-yellowing white, conforming to MIL-C-83286B. A foam edgeroll around the periphery is covered in black leather. The helmet shell comes in two sizes: Medium and large. Both a chin and nape strap are used on the HGU-47(V)/P. For Parts breakdown and details on the PRK-37/P see separate data sheet.

Liner/Sizing System
The PRK-40/P liner and sizing pads are used to custom fit the HGU-47(V)4/P to the flyer.

Communications
The HGU-47/(V)4/P Has a communications system utilizing a boom microphone exclusively. The microphone does not require an amplifier. As with all navy Helmets, the aircraft determines communications equipment requirements. The MX-8376/AR Earcups house the H-87B/U earphones. Foam inserts hold the earphones in place. Spacers are attached to the back of the earcups to size the earcup to the flyer. The CX-4832A/AR communications cable replaces the standard CX-4708A/AIC Communications cable. This cable has a provision to plug a microphone in on one end while allowing connection to the aircraft on the other end.

The large rubber grommet is not used as the communications cable attaches to the back of the helmet via a small screw and does not pass through the shell.

In most cases, the predrilled hole for the communications cable is simply taped over. Note: The microphone is not shown plugged in. It plugs into the closest end of CX-4832A/AR communications cable.

Visor Assembly
The standard EEK-4 A/P visor Assembly is used. a clear and neutral gray lens are interchangeable without removal of the visor housing. Optional lens for the EEK-4 A/P include gradient, amber, vermillion, and a green lens for laser protection. The Navy version of the EEK-4 A/P Visor assembly includes a blue lock knob and the US Navy “wings” Decal on the visor cover. The EEK-4/P can be ordered with an optional white visor lock knob and a visor housing without decal.

Known Manufacturers
The HGU-47(V)4/P is not procured but rather configured in the field. The components are manufactured by Gentex and Sierra Engineering.

 

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HGU-55

The HGU-55 is a lightweight helmet designed for the high-g combat environment of the Air Force F-15 and F-16. Its shell is trimmed wider and higher at the eyes for improved vision and higher on the sides and back for easier head movement. Impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses screen out harmful ultra-violet rays. A size large HGU-55 with custom-fit liner, earphones, communications cord, and oxygen mask receivers weighs only 31-ounces (878 grams). Helmets include a fitted leather edge roll, comfortable leather ear pads, and leather chin and nape strap pads.