Vendetta Final Proposal Part 2 - Cal Poly

Table 13.I - Military Vision Specifications
5.1.1 Forward Pilot Vision
azimuth (°) up (°) down (°)
0 10 11
20 20
30 25
90 40
135 20
5.1.2 Aft Pilot Position
0 5
11°
5°
Figure 13.3 - Virtual Cockpit Model
Further vision refinement produced a rectilinear vision plot shown in Figure 13.4. Canopy reinforcing structure
was placed such that the view angles between 25 and 40 degrees up were unobstructed thus allowing vision for in-flight
refueling. Every effort was made to increase downward vision to aid in ground handling, takeoff, and landing.
Takeoff and Landing
vision is inherently limited
in supersonic aircraft due
the required low forward
fuselage angles. In an effort
to reduce pilot workload,
multifunction
displays
(MFD) can be used to
enhance pilot vision. The
vendetta display layout is
Figure 13.4 - Rectilinear Vision Plot of Forward Cockpit Position
illustrated in Figure 13.5. MFD 1 incorporated into the glare shield and upper instrument panel will be used in takeoff
and landing to increase downward vision, meshing seamlessly with the actual cockpit over nose view. It would also
utilize infrared or night vision to enhance visibility during night and poor weather
operation, thus increasing the all weather capability of the Vendetta. MFD’s 2, 3,
and 4 display moving map imagery, flight critical data, and mission critical
information. The standard dash mounted HUD was replaced by a current helmet
mounted HUD system thus increasing the pilot’s situational awareness.
Figure 13.5 - Cockpit Displays
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