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"Helmet Cripples"
- Thread starter raptor10
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Because the tactical prowess of the COD's weapons systems are better realized without the helmet???
Please... agreed with EODDave's old balls... the JHMCS has so much to add, it's not even funny. Having a no-sh!t NVG compatible helmet would be insane.
MasterBates
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My only weapon is to deny angry TrunkMonkeys their mail..
Who needs weapons when you have PerDiem!
The Soviet Union and Israelis were ahead of us in introduced HMD. Almost din't happen for USN or USAF due to peace dividend. Israelis said tip-over point to really become one with a HMD is about 25 hours....some might get it sooner, some later. Your perspective bears testiment to that observation and likely warms the heart of so many who fought to keep JHMCS alive for the C/D and dual cockpit integration for the E/F.
It doesnt work at night???????? wow what a great piec of gear.
I think there are similar problems with the Zulu helmet.
I wonder how long it takes the paralofters to fit that sucker....
JHMCS was developed to a specific need to cue (and verify seeker head positioning) the AIM-9X High Off Boresight Short Range Missile. Although night capability was considered, technology at the time could not integrate that capability and achieve desired weight/form factor, but the design was developed so that NVDs could be mounted in place of the HDU. There are several promising upgrade paths to add that capability and it ranks high on the F/A-18 priority list.
As to the Zulu (AH-1Z) helmet, depends on which helmet you are referring to. The first one chosen indeed proved to be unworkable and the second one is now also experiencing some issues as well. Probably could be a thread of its own.
The JHMCS does work at night and has a clear visor, but you give up the NVG's. There is supposed to be an NVG adaptation to the JHMCS but I'll probably retire before it comes out.
JHMCS is a great piece of gear. It takes between 2-4 hours for the PR's to fit it to your noggin. They have to cut the visor to fit your face / mask and adjust the padding in the ear cups and the top of your head. There are different thickness Zeta liners that help a lot. Then some fine tuning after the first couple of flights.
The time is well worth it.
JHMCS is a great piece of gear. It takes between 2-4 hours for the PR's to fit it to your noggin. They have to cut the visor to fit your face / mask and adjust the padding in the ear cups and the top of your head. There are different thickness Zeta liners that help a lot. Then some fine tuning after the first couple of flights.
The time is well worth it.