Russia has developed an advanced helmet-mounted targeting system (HMTS), which is designed to significantly simplify the fire and movement control of the new fifth-generation Su-57 fighter. The authors of Defence Security Asia noted that the development will reduce the technological gap between Russian 5th generation fighters and the Chinese J-20, as well as the American counterparts F-35 and F-22.
The HMTS provides for the display of important information directly on the helmet visor and allows the pilot to control the aircraft and onboard weapons with a glance.
The US, Israel, and a number of Western countries have been using advanced HMTS for many years. They are similar to those that the Russian defense industry has only just created. The appearance of an analogue in the Russian Federation will be a qualitative leap in equipping pilots.
The authors of the material suggested that joint exercises with Chinese fighters, including the J-20, could have influenced the introduction of the HMTS.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the latest "Yarl" body armor was handed over to Russian sappers, the products passed all durability tests.
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