What is a head-up display?
A head-up display, or HUD, is a see-through display that sits directly in a pilot's line of sight, which greatly increases their situational awareness. The HUD system presents real-time, flight-critical information overlaid onto a view of the outside world, allowing pilots to see and digest vital data faster and easier.
Compact and capable – LiteWave enhances pilot awareness and is up to 70 percent smaller and lighter than other HUDs on the market. This makes BAE Systems’ LiteWave an option for most aircrafts, even those with the smallest of cockpits.
It has the largest eye motion box of any HUD, enabling pilots to move more freely in their seat, without losing sight of the display. Having more freedom to move increases the pilot’s comfort and reduces their workload which is critical, especially on longer flights.
LiteWave’s benefits include:
- 70 percent smaller and lighter than other HUDs, for easy integration into cockpits with limited space
- Up to 80 percent faster to install than other HUDs - installed in most cases in just 30 minutes;
- Compatible with third party vision systems and is platform agnostic with open interfaces
- Significant reduction in operator through-life costs with no in-service realignments
- Significantly more reliable than traditional HUDs due to the fully digital modern technology
- Enables near-zero visibility landings and is a key enabler for single pilot operation
- Three times larger eye motion box than other HUDs on the market, increasing pilot comfort and ease of operation during taxiing, cross winds or approaches
Why chose BAE Systems?
BAE Systems has been a leader in HUD technology for more than 60 years. We have produced more than 15,000 HUDs that are in service on over 50 aircraft in more than 50 countries.
Interested in finding out more? Contact our Electronic Systems business representative.