"First Look, First Shot"

Vision Systems International will demonstrate the advanced cueing, display and modularity of its Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) next month at the Paris Air Show. 

JHMCS provides pilots with a “First look, first shot” capability when employed with high off-boresight weapons under high-g conditions. The system allows pilots to lock-on and fire at enemy aircraft without having to maneuver their aircraft into position. The pilot needs only to point his head at the target and weapon systems are automatically cued to the target. JHMCS is also highly effective when used in air-to-ground target engagements and was used extensively in this manner in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In both air-to-air and air-to-ground modes, targeting cues and aircraft parameters are displayed on the pilot’s visor.

VSI is currently in full rate production on the JHMCS and has delivered over 900 systems for the U.S military’s F-15, F-16, and F-18 platforms, as well as a number of international platforms.

VSI, a joint venture between EFW Inc. a subsidiary of Elbit Systems and Rockwell Collins, was formed in 1996 to pursue fixed wing helmet mounted display (HMD) opportunities worldwide. In addition to production of JHMCS and DASH (Display and Sight Helmet) Generation IV HMDs, VSI is in development on the advanced helmet mounted display for the F-35 (JSF) under contract to Lockheed Martin.

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