Targo. Helmet-mounted target designation system from Elbit Systems


Targo.

Helmet-mounted target designation system are not new in the world of arms. The first helmet-mounted sighting device appeared in 1970-ies. New generation GOS teplonavodyaschihsya to-air missiles will produce a takeover target in the wider angles of visibility, and as a consequence there is a need to bypass the restrictions of classic HUD (display on the windshield) to the angle of view, so as not to waste precious seconds to turn (not always possible) all fighter in the direction of the target.

The first helmet-mounted target designation system dramatically increased the efficiency of targeting teplonavodyaschihsya missiles in the line of sight.

The first such system began to be developed for the US Navy in 1968 as a branch of the development of the concept of "guidance after launch" (lock-after lunch). Under the new guidance system developed a new missile AIM 95 "Agile". In 1973 he was successful testing of the new system, but the project was canceled because the US command considered the new system too expensive.

Experimental rocket XAIM-95A


Targo. Нашлемная система целеуказания от Elbit Systems
The first pilot helmet system "Agile" / Elbit Systems DASH


But, unlike the Americans, the new invention appreciated in South Africa, a similar system equipping their Mirage F1AZ. And behind them and the USSR (faced with this system in the sky of Angola), creating by 1983 the ninth year the complex DDP "gap". The first Soviet helmet-mounted target designation complex, coupled with the missile R-73 RMD-1, had an angle of targeting 45 ° (60 ° and for the RMD-2).


Targo. Нашлемная система целеуказания от Elbit Systems
The R-73


Targo. Нашлемная система целеуказания от Elbit Systems
Helmet-mounted target designation system "gap"


In Israel, having learned a hard lesson in 1973, engaged in the development of their own systems, helmet-mounted target designation. The first missile, we obtain the system "Elbit Systems DASH" became "Python-3" in the late 1970s. Innovation was not slow to justify itself: having an angle targeting 75 °, "Python-3" collected "bloody harvest" in the skies over Lebanon, killing more than 35 Syrian aircraft in aerial combat.

Targo. Нашлемная система целеуказания от Elbit Systems
Rocket "Python-3"


Since the helmet-mounted system extended to different kinds of equipment and air received interfacing with various types of weapons, in particular with automatic guns attack helicopters.
One of the well-known representatives of these technologies are "IHADSS" for helicopters "Apache" and "GEO-NSTSI" for the Mi-28 and Ka-52.


Targo. Нашлемная система целеуказания от Elbit Systems
Helmet IHADSS


Targo. Нашлемная система целеуказания от Elbit Systems
Helmet GEO-NSTSI


Over the past three decades, these helmets have learned to handle more information and perform more functions. Nevertheless, these helmets still have one serious drawback - it is a tough pair of each system platform, each helmet is highly specialized.

The company Elbit Systems has decided to save the new generation of NSTS from these restrictions. Helmet TARGO - a multi-platform system, it can use a fighter pilot and gunner onboard a helicopter landing, and a cargo transporter officer. All helmets crew networked, he sees one - see everything.

Practically all the electronics system is in a helmet and do not require installation on a platform arrays accompanying equipment. To change the platform enough to rewrite the software in the helmet and plug in the adapter (including wireless) to the onboard computer platform.

But that's not all. TARGO is not a purely military technology. Its use is possible to rescue helicopters, planes and even firefighting (if desired) on a civilian airliner.

Basically, if you have the right software, you can wear this hat to the operator of any equipment that has any sensors monitor and control their surroundings. The captain of the yacht to the bus driver.

One of the most important functions of the new system - a complete augmented reality technology that allows virtual training fights high degree of realism, during the actual flight, without a partner and training ground targets. As well as the possibility of interfacing in real time with ground-based simulators and their operators.

TTH:
Using TARGO may at any time and in any weather, on any platform, with any weapon and / or equipment.
The weight of the helmet - 1.6 kg.
Power - 17 watts.
Connection - 1553 and / or Ethernet, wireless capable.
Modular PNV - HRNVS (field of view of 80 °).

Targo. Нашлемная система целеуказания от Elbit Systems
TARGO ™ Helmet Mounted System


Targo. Нашлемная система целеуказания от Elbit Systems
TARGO ™ HRNVS


Elbit Systems / TARGO®

Author S.A.M
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