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November 9, 2007

Royal Air Force To Get X-Wing Style Helmets

"Luke, you switched off your targeting computer. What's wrong?"

The British Ministry of Defense has revealed that RAF fighter pilots are being outfitted with X-Wing styled helmets for the F35 Joint Strike Fighter, their lauded next-gen jet fighter.

A headsup display inside the pilot's visor will display targeting and navigational data. Precision head tracking software will convey infra-red images of the ground right in front of their eyes.

Slick.

Get the full scoop at Telegraph.co.uk.


	DarthDan November 10, 2007 Comment 1 That's just shwootastic... Oevin November 10, 2007 Comment 2 Hmmm, I don't quite see the resemblance to an X-Wing helmet. My first thought was that is was a python eating a golden egg...but then again my eyesight is terrible. Of course, the full HUD sounds bad ass. DarthDan November 10, 2007 Comment 3 You're right. Looks more like a TIE Helmet. masterrymis November 17, 2007 Comment 4 They don't look that much like X-Wing pilot helmets! DarthDan November 17, 2007 Comment 5 QUOTE(masterrymis @ November 17 2007, 08:39 PM) They don't look that much like X-Wing pilot helmets! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know, I know. Sorry! /duck