Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company, has confirmed that it will supply its Helmet Display and Tracking System (HDTS) to the Israeli Air Force for integration across the entire fleet of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, locally designated as “Yanshuf.”
According to Defence Blog, the adoption of the HDTS synthetic vision system addresses the operational challenges faced by helicopter crews operating in visually degraded environments caused by dust, smoke, fog, precipitation, or nighttime conditions.
To overcome these visibility limitations, the HDTS provides aircrews with advanced three-dimensional Synthetic Vision Symbology (SVS), displaying terrain, obstacles, and flight plan data in real time directly within the pilot’s field of view, according to Elbit Systems.
The system is designed to improve decision-making while maintaining continuous situational awareness, even when natural visual references are limited or unavailable. Additionally, the display of a synthetic landing zone enables crews to maintain orientation and situational awareness, preserving safety margins during approach operations.
“We are proud to continue our long-standing and successful cooperation with the Israeli Air Force. Elbit Systems is a global leader in helmet system technologies, providing advanced head-mounted solutions for a wide range of aircraft platforms worldwide,” said Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace.
“This program further strengthens Elbit‘s position as a next-generation provider of integrated aircrew solutions, marking the transition from basic helmet-mounted displays to a fully operational system that combines display, precise head tracking, synthetic symbology, and multi-sensor integration.”
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