New helmet to give Typhoon pilots killer look

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http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/06/24/uk-airshow-helmets-idUKTRE75N53K20110624

(Reuters) - Eurofighter Typhoon partner nations Britain, Germany, Spain and Italy will receive futuristic new helmets that will allow pilots to take aim at enemy craft just by looking at them.

The Typhoon was designed to have its weapons systems operated by a helmet-mounted display system, but while the fighter jet entered service around 2004, the roll-out of the helmet has been slowed down by budget and design issues.

British RAF pilots tested the first helmets last summer, and while they are not being used in Libya -- where the Typhoon has flown its first combat missions -- analysts believe the conflict is speeding up their roll-out.

Built by Britain's BAE Systems specifically for Typhoon jets, the Striker helmets are tailored to each of the pilots, who have their heads scanned to ensure a perfect fit.

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1. Awesome!

We can't feed, clothe or house people, but we can fire missiles at them as soon as look at them. With custom fitted helmets, no less! Priorities: Not just for breakfast anymore.

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2. Here's the Eurofighter helmet: Definite "Terminator look"

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3. awesome! Typhoon combat missions of humanitarianism!