In the United States embarked on the modernization of the helicopter "Black Hawk Down" (Black Hawk), which will be updated to version UH-60V, According to Fox News.
Designers intend to equip the machine "futuristic cabin" with new digital avionics.
According to engineers, Pilots in the new cabin will have "extremely high capabilities" control powerful combat helicopter.
Modernization subjected helicopters version UH-60L, which after completion will receive the designation UH-60V.
according to information, pilots through modernization become more comprehensive management capabilities and, Consequently, in combat advantage. In particular, significantly expanded their situational awareness, which is important for safety.
Work on a new futuristic cockpit digital underway for several years. The first upgraded Black Hawk was tested at the beginning of last year,.
According to the channel, updated cabins should get, including a digital map, 4 multifunctional electronic display and storm indicator (apparatus for registration of thunderstorms). The cabin is also equipped with a navigation GPS / inertial system (EGI), chetyrehosevym full featured the flight director (flight director) and military information transmission system JVMF.
The first upgraded machine should reach the troops 2019 year.