One of the F-35 key technological advantages is the implementation of it's helmet mounted HUD and how it integrates with targeting systems. The helmet isn't just for skull protection; it's a fundamental part of the F-35's overall design.
That said they're saying the issue with the lighter style helmets is that they don't provide enough protection.
Which seems weird to me, like how often does something bad happen to a fighter jet pilot that any kind of helmet can actually protect them from? I feel like the injury space for pilots is more like a binary between "A-OK" and "is now a red mist on the Jetstream/red smear on the floor" with a tiny sliver of "hit by debris whilst ejecting" to justify the helmet.
One of the F-35 key technological advantages is the implementation of it's helmet mounted HUD and how it integrates with targeting systems. The helmet isn't just for skull protection; it's a fundamental part of the F-35's overall design.
That said they're saying the issue with the lighter style helmets is that they don't provide enough protection.
Which seems weird to me, like how often does something bad happen to a fighter jet pilot that any kind of helmet can actually protect them from? I feel like the injury space for pilots is more like a binary between "A-OK" and "is now a red mist on the Jetstream/red smear on the floor" with a tiny sliver of "hit by debris whilst ejecting" to justify the helmet.
also the coming down on the parachute part
It's probably to protect the pilot after they've already ejected the plane, and are parachuting down.