Upgrades of combat aircraft have come a long way. It began with strengthening the fuselage, then went through adding systems.
The next stage is turning the cockpit into something that will give the pilot the tools to operate all the systems that have been put on the airframe in earlier upgrades.
This stage in the evolution of upgrades is normal and expected, but the technology enables a change in the "working environment" of the combat pilot.
Elbit Systems has performed upgrades of fixed-wing and rotorcraft combat aircraft around the world.
It is only natural that this Israeli company is now offering its new concept of a fighter pilot's cockpit.
The company has unveiled the advanced version of its CockpitNG - a next generation cockpit for fighter aircraft, helicopters, trainers and airlifters.
The new and upgraded version of CockpitNG is comprised of a large area display (LAD), a low-profile head-up display and Elbit Systems' TARGO helmet-mounted avionics system.
Elbit says that new applications are projected on all elements of the CockpitNG, displaying all relevant data while hiding irrelevant information to prevent overload.
The Israeli company adds that in the new enhanced version, the high quality LAD touch screen offers a unique concept of operation, enabling pilots to personalise their displays, applications and information with a sweep of a finger, according to specific mission requirements.
The next stage is turning the cockpit into something that will give the pilot the tools to operate all the systems that have been put on the airframe in earlier upgrades.
This stage in the evolution of upgrades is normal and expected, but the technology enables a change in the "working environment" of the combat pilot.
Elbit Systems has performed upgrades of fixed-wing and rotorcraft combat aircraft around the world.
It is only natural that this Israeli company is now offering its new concept of a fighter pilot's cockpit.
The company has unveiled the advanced version of its CockpitNG - a next generation cockpit for fighter aircraft, helicopters, trainers and airlifters.
The new and upgraded version of CockpitNG is comprised of a large area display (LAD), a low-profile head-up display and Elbit Systems' TARGO helmet-mounted avionics system.
Elbit says that new applications are projected on all elements of the CockpitNG, displaying all relevant data while hiding irrelevant information to prevent overload.
The Israeli company adds that in the new enhanced version, the high quality LAD touch screen offers a unique concept of operation, enabling pilots to personalise their displays, applications and information with a sweep of a finger, according to specific mission requirements.
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