Nightvision

[airmanc81]

Anyone know if it's possible to add a nightvision type of mod to 2004?  Has anyone tried this before?

[jordonj]

As far as I know, aircraft travel too fast to be able to use night vision.  I've heard that Apache pilots crash when they try it.

If anyone knows different, please correct me.

[Scottler]

Pilots do use NVGs in the military...they're experimenting with a new variety, actually.  The main issue isn't speed, but the ambient light.  With NVGs, ambient light is blinding.

[alfa]

They have done test flights with NVG's in the F-16 and possibly F-117 i belive and they have been quite successful.

[xtp]

Lots of real military aircrew do lots of real low level flying at night - many using a combination of FLIR (forward looking infra red) and NVG (night vision goggles).

Been doing for many years now in both fixed wing and helicopters.

[Scottler]

FLIR...that's the one I was thinking of.  Couldn't remember the acronym.  lol

[jordonj]

Learn something new everyday!

[alfa]

i'll stick with the good old TFR.

[BFMF]

I know helo pilots in the military use nvg, and I've seen infra red cameras in a B-52 cockpit, although I'm not sure if it had night vision or not. It might have, but can't remember for sure

[harosokman]

We used to use NVG's in the blackhalks, but now there all getting upgrades like FLIR and color terrain following radar, they also have NV and IR turrets on the nose

[harosokman]

It would be pretty cool if u could get a NVG mod 4 2004 though, tell me if you ever get it

[BFMF]

It's not likely someone will develop it soon

[starseed419]

I work on F-16 avionics systems for a living. I can tell you from experience that F-16's, A-10's, and F-15's use night vision goggles, not just in testing, but in combat as well. they have special exterior lighting that uses a covert setting, visible only with NVG's, and special interior lighting as well, that's green in color, as not to blind the pilot. Just some gee-whiz info I figured some of you fighter buffs might appreciate.