Alenia Aermacchi M-346 the only trainer with an Helmet Mounted Display HMD

The M-346 is the only advanced jet trainer with a fully integrated Helmet Mounted Display (HMD). The new, futuristic device, provides student pilots with a new generation personal avionics system that enables them to develop competency in the use of advanced weapons systems management in operations fully representative of modern combat aircraft, making their training even more cost effective.
The HMD is very useful and effective also for training back seat crew considering that the M-346, unlike its competitors, is able to train also Weapon System Officers from the rear seat, with a dedicated suite of equipments.
The M-346 HMD is also equipped with a click-on night module which permits an easy mechanical integration with all the most common night-vision goggle models.
The system is designed and integrated to be easy-to-use and maintain; no schedule maintenance tasks are required. The HMD support tools allow the re-configuration of the navigation and tactical symbology to represent various operational aircraft systems. ​
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