this is the $400,000 helmet made for the F35 lightning why does it cost so much well it's a lot more than just a helmet it takes the traditional heads up display to another level projecting data like air speed heading altitude and targeting information directly onto the visor the helmet can also stream real-time imagery from six infrared cameras mounted all around the aircraft allowing the pilot to see their surroundings including looking down through the bottom of the jet when flying in darkness there's no need for night vision goggles because that's integrated directly into the helmet as
well as you'd expect the build quality is next level featuring a complete carbon fiber design with reinforced Kevlar the custom fitting process includes a 3D scan of the Pilot's head an optical eye measurement to ensure precise distance from the pupils and a spinal alignment to prevent neck injuries during hygi Maneuvers just like this
