JHMCS and NVCD

Mission

The Night Vision Cueing and Display (NVCD) is an additional capability to the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) allowing the cueing of weapons and sensors at night while also providing the JHMCS standard “head up display” data over the eye in addition to camera video recording of the pilot’s viewpoint. The NVCD is designed to allow near day time tactics at night.


Description

NVCD will provide the aircrew the capability to simultaneously cue and display (symbology) the radar, navigation system, and both current and next generation short range missiles. NVCD will be capable of cueing the weapons/sensors. NVCD will provide the aircrew night vision capability to identify terrain, targets, and other aircraft to maintain situational awareness through the full range of night time tactical operations.


Specifications

General Characteristics: Night Vision 
Primary Function: Cue and Display Radar and Navigation 
Contractors: ITT; VSI
Initial Operational Capability: December 2012
Full Operational Capability: December 2015


Program Status

Air Force Acquisition Category III