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.
BAE Systems’ LiteHUD is a compact HUD which can be integrated into almost any cockpit from turboprop trainers to the fighters of tomorrow.
Unlike most conventionally sized HUDs, LiteHUD is also compatible with next-generation cockpits with large area displays (LAD).
LiteHUD’s benefits include:
- In rate production and available to customers off-the-shelf, offering a low-risk, high-maturity capability with reduced timescales
- Increased availability and reduced through-life operating costs, as the digital technology is 35 times more reliable in all flight conditions
- 60 percent smaller by volume and up to 50 percent lighter than a conventional HUD, enabled by patented optical waveguide technology
- Integrates easily into existing and future cockpits, and is compatible with cockpits with a large area display (LAD), which provides continuity as pilots transition into fifth gen fast jets with LAD equipped cockpits
- Has a significantly larger eye motion box than a conventional HUD, increasing pilot comfort and reducing their workload
- High-resolution navigation and sensor imagery displayed under all flight conditions for full pilot situational awareness
- Seamless operation with night vision goggles for missions both at day and night
To date, LiteHUD has been selected, and is integrated on, eight platforms and counting.
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.