BAE Systems’ Advanced Head-up Display Takes Flight on Multiple Platforms
September 12 2017 - 9:45AM
Business Wire
BAE Systems’ LiteHUD® head-up display (HUD) recently took to the
skies for its first flight, marking a significant milestone for the
technology and the program. Its first voyage occurred on a U.S.
Special Operations Command AC-130J aircraft, followed by flights on
Textron’s Scorpion jet and BAE Systems’ Advanced Hawk demonstrator
aircraft. It is expected to fly on at least two other aircraft this
year.
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Sixty percent smaller than a conventional
HUD, BAE Systems’ LiteHUD® head-up display fits seamlessly into
almost any cockpit.(Photo: BAE Systems)
A HUD is a see-through display that seamlessly presents
flight-critical information directly in a pilot’s line of sight,
without obstructing views of the outside world. BAE Systems began
funding the development of LiteHUD more than two years ago,
confident that customers would benefit from its next-generation
display capability, at an off-the-shelf price.
“LiteHUD’s achievements in the last year are reinforced by these
successful flights and the positive feedback we’ve received from
our customers,” said Andy Humphries, director of Advanced Displays
at BAE Systems. “We set out to provide customers with the world’s
most advanced digital display capability for trainer aircraft, and
LiteHUD is quickly proving to serve an even wider market.”
Since its inception, LiteHUD has been selected for trainer
platforms, light combat aircraft, and full-fledged fighters alike,
including the Hurkus trainer, Scorpion jet, AC-130J aircraft,
Advanced Hawk demonstrator, and three other aircraft.
Designed using BAE Systems’ patented optical waveguide
technology, LiteHUD is 60 percent smaller by volume and up to 50
percent lighter than conventional head-up displays. The system is
engineered to enhance situational awareness in both day and night
conditions, which significantly improves flight safety and reduces
pilot fatigue. Its modular design, which includes a built-in color
camera, enables seamless integration with both existing and future
cockpits.
BAE Systems has been a leader in head-up display development and
production for 60 years, a position gained through continuous
investment in technology and innovation. The company has produced
more than 15,000 head-up displays that have been in service on more
than 50 different types of military and commercial aircraft in more
than 50 countries around the world.
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