If looks could kill

Posted on 14 Jan 2011 by The Manufacturer

A joint venture between BAE Systems' Rochester and Warton sites has resulted in a new high tech helmet designed to give Typhoon fighter pilots the edge during combat.

The Helmet Mounted Symbology System is a sophisticated helmet and support system that lets the pilot ‘see’ through the body of the aircraft giving him a vital advantage when it comes to split-second decision-making. The UK manufactured and designed helmet is now in full production and utilises a mainly UK supply chain. Using the new…

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