Its possible. I just wonder if there is meaningful value in an extremely high resolution screen. Instead the more important value might be an extremely high refresh rate (given its displaying everything from radar imputs from an AESA radar to aircraft information).
Though they might be able to achieve both
I could see value in air to surface roles, particularly when utilising terrain mapping or any form of SAR (or just a targeting pod I suppose.)
I was thinking tpod, but what resolution is the sensor?
L5 is supposedly 1.2x1.2k in IR (1.2x1.6 in EO)
So there wouldnt necessarily be any meaningful benefit to display that on a 4k screen
Potentially not. I think the mapping capacity of ECRS mk.2 may necessitate it though.
Also consider this is a full width display so that 4K would be split between multiple functions probably being used in tandem.
This is true. I guess we wont know for years (or until flame or Gunjob drop one of their miracle finds)
But its certainly an interesting discussion. I personally consider higher resolutions monitors largely a case of diminishing returns, usually at more cost than is gained.
I think they have money to spare for a very high resolution and refresh rate screen that really isn’t that big
Was thinking less about cost and about whether it was worth the processor power. Im sure again, that largely isnt an issue either, but there comes a point where the benefits are simply too small to be worth the time and effort.
May just be a matter of future proofing too. Eurofighters are intended to stay in through 2050 so preparing for a new targeting pod, for example, can’t hurt.
What if they need to look at details in some sort of video or image? And like the other guy said, all the features will be split up so although a single 8k image might be indistinguishable from say, 4k, once you start splitting it up it’ll be more noticeable
Yeah, and there I agree too. Though can you really tell the difference between 2K+ monitor and a 4K monitor or higher. There must come a point where ever high resolutions are just impercievable
Yeah, and for the sake of having a ultra high resolution screen so a smaller part when used is at the desired resolution is a factor I didnt originally think about.
And most importantly, what if the pilot is on a really long flight and they want to watch a movie?
Thats what Striker II AR is for
Man if they don’t install netflix stock on the T5s export customers are gonna fall hard
Nah, Steam. need to be able to play some DCS / WT
EF2000 soontm
Fair, hard to beat a nice big high resolution screen to watch movies though. Speaking of which, what is the resolution of the Striker 2 AR and how is the audio quality? It has a 3d audio cue system right
I have no idea on resolution, but full 3D audio system is a key selling point of it
Edit:
Instead, the Striker II has a tiny digital camera on its front which turns night into day for pilots and projects an image onto the pilot’s visor in 1280x1060 high-definition resolution, along with other critical information such as speed, weapons and target. This is normally shown on a traditional heads-up display (HUD) fixed below to the windscreen but only has a narrow field of vision. - Source
Best that I can find at the moment
as for audio:
3D audio and active noise reduction
A unique optional advantage of Striker II is its 3D audio capability, paired with smart active noise reduction (ANR). 3D audio gives the pilot 360-degree directional audio, so they hear a threat relevant to their position while also seeing it in color symbology. Pilots can even tailor what direction specific communications come from. For example, they may want ground communications to sound as if it’s originating from below the aircraft and friendly forces to be audible from above. ANR greatly increases the wearer’s audio clarity by significantly reducing noise coming from the aircraft or environment. Our noise reduction technology supports the loudest of platforms and, by reducing airborne and acoustically transmitted noise, pilots can distinguish and interpret what’s most important to their mission. - Source