BAE Systems lightweight LiteWave Head-Up designed for commercial and military aircraft cockpits, easy to install and designed to present critical information such as direction, altitude and speed directly in the pilot’s field of view. Introduced the Display (HUD) system.
HUD technology made more accessible
70% smaller and lighter than a traditional HUD, LiteWave can be installed in under 20 hours, even in cockpits with very limited space. Weighing 6.8 kg, the system comes with a 1365 x 1024 pixel transparent display unit that provides a 30° x 20° field of view while providing the pilot with critical information including direction, altitude and speed.
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LiteWave also wave It is based on guidance technology and can be adjusted to suit individual flight positions in varying weather conditions, day or night, and increase situational awareness.
Lee Tomlinson, director of HUD products in the Electronic Systems business at BAE Systems: “LiteWave can be installed in almost any cockpit in the world. Our engineers have designed a digital device that is smaller, lighter and less power-hungry than any other Head-Up Display. “This has the potential to revolutionize the market and make HUD technology much more accessible.” made statements.
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