Augmented reality helmet for Su-57 fighter passes tests

The pilot will be able to see the cabin space at night and in difficult weather conditions, as well as when performing complex maneuvers, the United Aircraft Corporation noted

MOSCOW, March 24. /TASS/. A helmet with augmented reality elements that will help the pilots of the Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighter in controlling the aircraft and pointing weapons at the target is being tested. This was reported to TASS in the press service of the United Aircraft Corporation (part of Rostec).

"Currently, the helmet-mounted target designation and display system integrated into the pilot's protective helmet for the Su-57 aircraft is being tested. This system provides an indication on the glass of the protective visor of the pilot's helmet of sighting symbols for the use of various types of aircraft weapons, an indication of flight information, as well as the output of video images of the cockpit space from television and thermal imaging sensors," the UAC said.

Thus, the pilot will be able to see the cabin space at night and in difficult weather conditions, as well as when performing complex maneuvers, that is, he will be able to see through his own plane.

The fifth-generation Su-57 fighter is designed to destroy all types of air, ground and surface targets. The aircraft has a supersonic cruising speed, an internal fuselage armament, a radio-absorbing coating (stealth technology), as well as the latest complex of on-board equipment.

By the end of 2024, the Russian Aerospace Forces will receive 22 such fighters. In total, according to the state contract with the branch of the company "Sukhoi" "KnAAZ named after Yu. A. Gagarin", until 2028, the delivery of 76 Su-57 is provided. The contract for the production of a large batch of fighter jets by order of Russian President Vladimir Putin was signed during the Army-2018 forum.